ATI LPN
ATI LPN Funsamentals Exam V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse taking a blood pressure should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Feet flat on the floor (
C) stabilizes posture for accurate readings. Waist level (
A) or shoulder level (
D) alters pressure, and chatting (
B) may distract from auscultation.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 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.
Extract:
16-year-old patient with head injury from soccer
Question 4 of 5
A 16-year-old patient sustained a head injury while playing soccer. When performing a neurologic check, the nurse looks at each pupil to determine
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Unequal pupils (
C) signal neurological issues like pressure. Consciousness (
A), shape (
B), and size change (
D) are less specific indicators.
Extract:
Patient with hypothermia
Question 5 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.