ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Test I Questions
Extract:
The nurse is aware that patients who are not candidates for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is aware that patients who are not candidates for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) include patients with: (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: A. Cardiac pacemakers: MRIs use strong magnets that can interfere with pacemaker function. C. Automatic implantable cardiac defibrillators: Similar to pacemakers, these devices can malfunction or pose risks during MRI. D. Metal hip prosthesis: Metal can become heated or shifted due to the magnetic field, posing a risk to the patient.
Extract:
The nurse instructing a patient who is to have a Papanicolaou smear (Pap smear) in 2 days
Question 2 of 5
The nurse instructing a patient who is to have a Papanicolaou smear (Pap smear) in 2 days would tell the patient to avoid:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Douching: Douching can remove or alter cervical cells, potentially leading to inaccurate test results.
Extract:
A patient in the outpatient clinic has provided a urine sample
Question 3 of 5
A patient in the outpatient clinic has provided a urine sample. To perform a urine dipstick test accurately, the nurse wets the dipstick and starts timing:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: After 30 seconds: The dipstick test typically requires timing for a set period of time, usually 30 seconds, to ensure the chemical reactions on the dipstick have had enough time to develop. The nurse should refer to the test manufacturer’s instructions for the exact timing.
Extract:
A young patient has died in the emergency department after suffering severe trauma
Question 4 of 5
A young patient has died in the emergency department after suffering severe trauma. The nurse understands that this patient's family may take comfort from the opportunity to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allow donation of the patient’s organs: Organ donation can offer a sense of purpose and comfort to families by knowing their loved one’s organs may save lives.
Extract:
Prior to the nurse transporting the patient to have a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Question 5 of 5
Prior to the nurse transporting the patient to have a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), it is essential that the nurse confirms that the patient:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Is not wearing anything with metal: Metal objects can interfere with the MRI’s magnetic field and pose a safety risk to the patient and equipment. Even small objects like jewelry, piercings, or implanted devices must be addressed to prevent harm.