ATI LPN
ATI LPN Funsamentals Exam V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse notes that a patient has an exaggerated lumbar curve. This is indicative of
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lordosis (
A) is an exaggerated lumbar curve. Osteoporosis (
B) affects bone density, kyphosis (
C) curves the upper back, and scoliosis (
D) is lateral curvature.
Question 2 of 5
A type of Korotkoff sound that indicates the diastolic pressure in children and in some adults is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Muffling (
D) marks diastolic pressure in children and some adults. Tapping (
A) is systolic, knocking (
B) isn’t a term, and silence (
C) follows muffling.
Question 3 of 5
To ensure an accurate reading when using a glass oral thermometer, it is necessary to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Shaking down galinstan (
D) resets the thermometer for accuracy. Rinsing (
A), drying (
B), or alcohol (
C) don’t ensure reading precision.
Question 4 of 5
When educating a patient about the warning signs of cancer, the nurse includes which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Persistent cough (
A), swallowing difficulty (
B), and mole changes (
D) signal cancer. Pulse rate (
C), breath sounds (E), and bowel sounds (F) are unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
When a fever begins to come down, the patient is in a state of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Defervescence (
D) is fever reduction. Hyperthermia (
A) is high temperature, pyrexia (
B) is fever, and hypothermia (
C) is low temperature.