ATI LPN
ATI LPN Funsamentals Exam V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When performing an initial assessment on a patient, which piece of information is of highest priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Allergies (
D) are critical to prevent adverse reactions. Test dates (
A), living situation (
B), and past treatments (
C) are secondary.
Question 2 of 5
The normal pattern of breathing is described as
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Eupnea (
D) is normal breathing. Dyspnea (
A) is difficulty, bradypnea (
B) is slow, and tachypnea (
C) is rapid breathing.
Extract:
Critically ill patient with faster and deeper, then slower, respirations, followed by no breathing for 21 seconds
Question 3 of 5
A critically ill patient has faster and deeper, then slower, respirations. These are followed by a period of no breathing for 21 seconds with continuation of this cycle. This respiratory pattern is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cheyne-Stokes (
B) involves cycling deep, slow, and apneic phases, common in critical illness. Kussmaul’s (
A) is rapid, Biot’s (
C) is irregular, and hyperventilation (
D) lacks apnea.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
When checking extraocular movements, the nurse asks the patient to follow an object as it is moved into different positions and watch to see if
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Coordinated eye movement (
A) assesses extraocular muscles. Pupil dilation (
B), blinking (
C), or constriction (
D) are unrelated to this test.
Question 5 of 5
To ensure an accurate reading when using a glass oral thermometer, it is necessary to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Shaking down galinstan (
D) resets the thermometer for accuracy. Rinsing (
A), drying (
B), or alcohol (
C) don’t ensure reading precision.