ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Test I Questions
Extract:
When instructing the patient about a colonoscopy
Question 1 of 5
When instructing the patient about a colonoscopy, you would include that: (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: B. The prep for the procedure begins 24 to 48 hours beforehand: Bowel prep, including laxatives and a clear liquid diet, typically begins 1-2 days prior to the procedure. D. Sedation will be given before the procedure: Sedation is routinely used to minimize discomfort during the procedure.
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:
The technique of _______________ is used to obtain a sample of bone marrow for diagnostic testing
Question 3 of 5
The technique of _______________ is used to obtain a sample of bone marrow for diagnostic testing.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bone marrow aspiration: Bone marrow aspiration involves using a needle to collect liquid bone marrow for diagnostic testing.
Extract:
The nurse preparing a patient for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Question 4 of 5
The nurse preparing a patient for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) should determine if the patient has:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Claustrophobia: Claustrophobia is a key consideration when preparing a patient for an MRI. MRI machines are often enclosed, and patients may experience anxiety or panic due to the confined space. It's essential to assess for this condition to provide sedation.
Extract:
The sensitivity part of a culture and sensitivity test
Question 5 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.