ATI LPN
ATI LPN Funsamentals Exam V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse explains to a patient that the pulse oximeter can measure the arterial oxygen by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulse oximeters measure oxygenated hemoglobin (
A) via light absorption. Blood volume (
B), skin warmth (
C), and respirations (
D) are not measured.
Extract:
Patient with hypothermia
Question 2 of 5
The home health nurse is instructing a caregiver about caring for a patient with hypothermia. The nurse recognizes that further instruction when the caregiver states, 'I will
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increasing muscle activity (
C) risks vasoconstriction, worsening hypothermia. Bed rest (
A), blankets (
B), and fluids (
D) are appropriate.
Extract:
Newly admitted patient with blood pressure 170/90 mm Hg, pulse 80 beats/min, respirations 16 breaths/min
Question 3 of 5
The nurse documents vital signs on a newly admitted patient as: 'blood pressure is 170/90 mm Hg, the pulse is 80 beats/min, and the respirations are 16 breaths/min.' The nurse would record the pulse pressure as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pulse pressure is systolic minus diastolic: 170 - 90 = 80 mm Hg (
B). Other options (A, C,
D) miscalculate the difference.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
It is the responsibility of the nurse to perform a quick focused assessment of the patient upon:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shift-start assessments (
A) identify immediate changes. Admission (
B) involves comprehensive assessment, discharge (
C) focuses on instructions, and morning (
D) isn’t routine.
Extract:
Patient with cardiac disease history, radial pulse 102 beats/min and irregular
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with a cardiac disease history. When measuring vital signs, the nurse finds that the radial pulse is 102 beats/min and irregular. The nurse correctly:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Apical pulse for 1 minute (
A) ensures accuracy with irregularity. Recording (
B) skips validation, and wrist checks (C,
D) are less precise.