ATI LPN
LPN Nursing 1 Fundamental Exam Questions
Extract:
A client had a right knee replaced 4 days ago and returns with an elevated temperature for the past 24 hours
Question 1 of 5
Which assessment would the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevated temperature after knee replacement surgery could indicate a potential infection, such as pneumonia, so assessing lung sounds for signs of infection is a priority.
Extract:
A client recently diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect in a client with Ankylosing Spondylitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ankylosing spondylitis is characterized by progressive stiffness and fusion of the spine, especially in the lower back.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer 400 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride IV over 8 hr. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 60 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtts/min?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using the formula: (400 mL x 60 gtt/mL) / (8 hr x 60 min) = 50 gtt/min.
Question 4 of 5
During which phase does the client develop non-specific symptoms such as malaise, fever, and body aches?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In the prodromal phase, clients develop non-specific symptoms such as malaise, fever, and body aches, indicating the onset of the disease.
Extract:
A client who is 3 days post-operative from a right mastectomy
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse recognize as a sign of possible infection? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C, D, F, G
Rationale: Decreased consciousness (
C), elevated WBCs (
D), lung crackles (F), and red, warm incision (G) indicate possible infection.