ATI LPN
ATI LPN Funsamentals Exam V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse tells a patient that he will be performing a visual acuity test using the Snellen eye chart. The patient asks how the test is done. The nurse's best reply is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Standing 20 feet away (
A) is standard for Snellen testing. Largest print (
B) misrepresents scoring, glasses (
C) are for near vision, and 50 feet (
D) is incorrect.
Question 2 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:
Newborn baby
Question 3 of 5
The nurse covers a newborn baby's head with a cap because the head:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The head loses significant body heat (
A) due to surface area, needing a cap. Reshaping (
B), drying (
C), and fontanels (
D) are not primary reasons.
Extract:
Older adult patient with orthostatic hypotension
Question 4 of 5
Because the older adult's blood vessels are nonelastic, they are prone to orthostatic hypotension. A priority intervention for a patient with orthostatic hypotension is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sitting before standing (
A) stabilizes blood pressure. Wheelchairs (
B) limit independence, high Fowler’s (
C) may worsen it, and quick rising (
D) risks falls.
Extract:
16-year-old patient with head injury from soccer
Question 5 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.