ATI LPN
ATI LPN Funsamentals Exam V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When a fever begins to come down, the patient is in a state of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Defervescence (
D) is fever reduction. Hyperthermia (
A) is high temperature, pyrexia (
B) is fever, and hypothermia (
C) is low temperature.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse notes that a patient has an exaggerated lumbar curve. This is indicative of
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lordosis (
A) is an exaggerated lumbar curve. Osteoporosis (
B) affects bone density, kyphosis (
C) curves the upper back, and scoliosis (
D) is lateral curvature.
Extract:
45-year-old patient who is alert and oriented has a blood pressure of 98/66 mm Hg, radial pulse of 76 beats/min (irregular), and respirations of 18 breaths/min (regular)
Question 3 of 5
A 45-year-old patient who is alert and oriented has a blood pressure of 98/66 mm Hg, radial pulse of 76 beats/min (irregular), and respirations of 18 breaths/min (regular). The best nursing intervention is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking baseline blood pressure (
A) verifies if 98/66 mm Hg is normal for the patient. Hypotension notification (
B) is premature, medications (
C) are secondary, and 76 beats/min isn’t bradycardia (
D).
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse taking an apical pulse would place the stethoscope at:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The apical pulse is at the left midclavicular line, fifth intercostal space (
C). Sternum (
A), third space (
B), and nipple (
D) are incorrect.
Extract:
Patient’s blood pressure measures 146/92 on left arm and 138/84 on right arm
Question 5 of 5
If a patient's blood pressure measures 146/92 on the left arm and 138/84 on the right arm, what would you do?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Retaking both arms (
C) verifies accuracy and checks discrepancies. Waiting (
A) delays confirmation, recording (
B) skips validation, and left-only retake (
D) misses bilateral data.