ATI LPN
LPN Nursing 1 Fundamental Exam Questions
Extract:
The nurse is assessing the hands of a client and notes bony enlargements of the client's joints, joints are hard, painless, and some of the fingers are deviated from the midline
Question 1 of 5
The nurse suspects these findings are a result of which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation of the synovium, leading to joint deformities, bony enlargements, and deviation of fingers.
Extract:
A client who is being admitted to the facility with a suspected diagnosis of pertussis
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care for a client with a suspected diagnosis of pertussis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wearing a mask when providing care within 10 feet of the client helps reduce the risk of droplet transmission of pertussis.
Extract:
A client has been placed on droplet precautions
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements by the spouse requires the need for further teaching about personal protective equipment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Even staying a foot away, a mask is essential for droplet precautions as respiratory droplets can travel short distances.
Extract:
A client diagnosed with gout
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shellfish, such as shrimp, crab, and lobster, are high in purines and should be avoided by individuals with gout to prevent exacerbation of symptoms.
Extract:
A client who requires droplet precautions due to influenza
Question 5 of 5
Which nursing action should be completed for a client on droplet precautions due to influenza?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wearing a mask when providing care prevents transmission of influenza via respiratory droplets.