ATI LPN
LPN Nursing 1 Fundamental Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which blood component should the nurse monitor to assess a client's ability to withstand exposure to pathogens?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that plays a key role in the body's immune response to pathogens, including phagocytosis.
Extract:
A client age 52 who had gall bladder surgery and has osteoarthritis, a client age 18 who had plastic surgery on nose and is overweight, a client age 45 with a fractured wrist and in pain, a client age 78 with Rheumatoid arthritis who had foot surgery and a Foley catheter inserted
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following clients are at greatest risk for developing an infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Advanced age, rheumatoid arthritis, foot surgery, and a Foley catheter increase infection risk significantly.
Extract:
The client is being admitted to the oncology unit and is being placed on neutropenic precautions
Question 3 of 5
Which lab value would indicate the need for neutropenic precautions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Neutropenic precautions are implemented when the white blood cell count is significantly decreased, typically below 1,000/mm3, to protect the client from infections.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer dexamethasone 3 mg PO. Available is dexamethasone 1.5 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number and label your answer.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using the formula: dose ordered / dose available = 3 mg / 1.5 mg = 2 tablets.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements made by the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) indicates an understanding of standard precaution techniques?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wearing gloves and a gown when bathing a client with open skin lesions aligns with standard precautions to prevent infection transmission.