ATI LPN Funsamentals Exam V

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

To correctly determine the strength of a patient's lower extremities during a neurological examination, the nurse asks the patient to:

A. push the soles of the feet against the nurse's hands.B. wiggle the toes of both feet at the same time.C. pull both feet up at the same time to stretch the Achilles tendons.D. stand up independently

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Pushing against hands (
A) tests leg strength directly.
Toe wiggling (
B) assesses sensation, pulling feet (
C) tests flexibility, and standing (
D) involves balance.

Extract:

Patient with back pain

Question 2 of 5

A very pertinent part of the physical examination on a patient with back pain is

A. inspection of the extremities.B. auscultation of the lungs.C. percussion of the flank areas of the back.D. auscultation of bowel sounds.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Flank percussion (
C) assesses kidney-related back pain. Extremities (
A), lungs (
B), and bowel sounds (
D) are less relevant.

Extract:

86-year-old patient experiencing orthostatic hypotension

Question 3 of 5

The nurse assesses that the 86-year-old patient is experiencing orthostatic hypotension when assessments indicate: (Select all that apply.)

A. a drop of 15 to 20 mm Hg from baseline when changing position.B. dizziness upon rising to a standing position.C. blurred vision.D. syncope.

Correct Answer: A,B,C,D

Rationale: Orthostatic hypotension includes BP drop (
A), dizziness (
B), blurred vision (
C), and syncope (
D) due to reduced cerebral perfusion.

Extract:

Question 4 of 5

Regarding the blood pressure in children, the diastolic pressure is assessed by the auscultation of a:

A. murmur or swishing sound that increases with depression of the cuff.B. clear tapping that gradually grows louderC. louder knocking sound that occurs with each heartbeat.D. sudden change or muffling of the sound.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Muffling (
D) indicates diastolic pressure in children. Murmurs (
A), tapping (
B), and knocking (
C) relate to other sounds or systolic pressure.

Question 5 of 5

When performing an initial assessment on a patient, which piece of information is of highest priority?

A. date of previous diagnostic testsB. where the patient is livingC. treatment for previous illnessesD. any allergies to medications

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Allergies (
D) are critical to prevent adverse reactions. Test dates (
A), living situation (
B), and past treatments (
C) are secondary.

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