ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Test I Questions
Extract:
What information would a patient need prior to undergoing a colonoscopy
Question 1 of 5
What information would a patient need prior to undergoing a colonoscopy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Signed consent required: A colonoscopy is an invasive procedure requiring informed consent to ensure the patient understands risks and benefits.
Extract:
A major concern for an 86-year-old patient who has been NPO for 8 hours prior to a diagnostic test
Question 2 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:
The nurse is performing an initial assessment on a patient with respiratory difficulty
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is performing an initial assessment on a patient with respiratory difficulty. The nurse would anticipate documenting signs and symptoms such as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Use of accessory muscles: Accessory muscle use is a hallmark sign of respiratory distress, indicating increased effort to breathe.
Extract:
A breast ______________ is often performed to determine whether a lump in the breast needs to be removed
Question 4 of 5
A breast ______________ is often performed to determine whether a lump in the breast needs to be removed.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Biopsy: A breast biopsy involves removing tissue or cells for examination under a microscope to determine if a lump is benign or malignant.
Extract:
One sign of liver disorders is ____________, with yellow skin and mucous membranes
Question 5 of 5
One sign of liver disorders is ____________, with yellow skin and mucous membranes.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Jaundice: Jaundice is a hallmark sign of liver disorders, resulting from elevated bilirubin levels, leading to yellowing of the skin and mucous membranes.