ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Test I Questions
Extract:
The sensitivity part of a culture and sensitivity test
Question 1 of 5
The sensitivity part of a culture and sensitivity test is for the purpose of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Testing anti-infective medications to see which ones are most effective against the causative organism: Sensitivity testing determines which antibiotics are most effective against the specific organism, guiding treatment.
Extract:
A patient has undergone cystoscopy and has a Foley catheter in place on return to the nursing unit
Question 2 of 5
A patient has undergone cystoscopy and has a Foley catheter in place on return to the nursing unit. Immediately after the procedure, the nurse expects the urine color to be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pink tinged: Minor trauma to the bladder and urethra during cystoscopy can cause a small amount of blood in the urine, resulting in pink-tinged urine.
Extract:
A major concern for an 86-year-old patient who has been NPO for 8 hours prior to a diagnostic test
Question 3 of 5
A major concern for an 86-year-old patient who has been NPO for 8 hours prior to a diagnostic test would be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hydration status: Older adults are at increased risk of dehydration due to decreased thirst perception and potential underlying conditions. Prolonged NPO status exacerbates this risk.
Extract:
A patient asks why the blood glucose meter directions state to wipe away the first drop of blood
Question 4 of 5
A patient asks why the blood glucose meter directions state to wipe away the first drop of blood. The most informative response by the nurse would be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: "The first drop has serous fluid that can dilute the specimen.": The first drop of blood may be mixed with serous fluid or tissue fluid, which can lead to inaccurate glucose readings.
Extract:
An electroencephalogram (EEG) is done to diagnose which disorders
Question 5 of 5
An electroencephalogram (EEG) is done to diagnose which disorders? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: C. Brain lesions: EEG can detect abnormal brain activity caused by structural issues. D. Epilepsy: EEG is commonly used to identify seizure activity.