ATI LPN
LPN Nursing 1 Fundamental Exam Questions
Extract:
A client who has been diagnosed with osteoarthritis
Question 1 of 5
What findings would the nurse anticipate during the assessment of a client diagnosed with osteoarthritis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Crepitus, a crackling or grating sensation, is commonly associated with osteoarthritis and is often felt or heard with joint movement.
Extract:
A client diagnosed with mumps as a child
Question 2 of 5
The nurse concluded the client has which type of immunity from having mumps as a child?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Natural immunity is acquired through exposure to a pathogen, like contracting mumps during childhood.
Extract:
A client had a bowel resection 5 days ago with a temperature of 103 degrees F, pulse 88, respirations 20, blood pressure 146/72, urine output 160cc for the last 4 hours, and an erythemic, warm incision
Question 3 of 5
The nurse determines that the client's fever is most likely due to what condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fever, decreased urine output, and erythema and warmth at the incision site suggest a wound infection.
Extract:
At 1930 the nurse notes that the client has rapid, more labored respirations with frequent coughing that is producing thick tenacious secretions. The client is alert and oriented and able to speak, between coughing episodes. She states that the last time she had this much coughing, the respiratory therapist (RT) gave her a nebulizer treatment, which 'helped a lot.'
Question 4 of 5
What nursing actions would the nurse implement at this time in coordination with the registered nurse (RN)? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B, D, E, F
Rationale: Obtaining vital signs (
B), positioning in high-Fowler (
D), increasing oxygen flow (E), calling for a nebulizer treatment (F), documenting (H), and listening to breath sounds (J) address the client's respiratory distress and monitor status effectively.
Extract:
A client who is being admitted to the facility with a suspected diagnosis of pertussis
Question 5 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.