ATI LPN
LPN Nursing 1 Fundamental Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which link in the chain of infection is a nurse attempting to control by using meticulous sterile technique when performing wound care procedures?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Meticulous sterile technique during wound care helps prevent microorganisms from entering the body, controlling the portal of entry for pathogens.
Extract:
A client with AIDS presenting with temperature 102.8°F, pulse 88, respirations 26, blood pressure 144/76, oxygen saturation 85%, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, productive cough, and bilateral crackles
Question 2 of 5
The nurse would anticipate which of the following orders? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, B, C, F
Rationale: Chest x-ray (
A), sputum culture (
B), antibiotics (
C), and oxygen (F) address respiratory infection and distress; Foley (
D) and nasogastric tube (E) are not indicated.
Extract:
A client who reports a severe sore throat, pain when swallowing, and swollen lymph nodes
Question 3 of 5
The client is experiencing which of the following stages of infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The prodromal stage is characterized by non-specific symptoms such as sore throat, pain when swallowing, and swollen lymph nodes, preceding specific disease symptoms.
Extract:
A client suspected to have rheumatoid arthritis
Question 4 of 5
Which lab would the nurse anticipate to be found in a client suspected to have rheumatoid arthritis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rheumatoid factor (RF) is often elevated in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis, aiding in diagnosis.
Extract:
A client diagnosed with gout
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shellfish, such as shrimp, crab, and lobster, are high in purines and should be avoided by individuals with gout to prevent exacerbation of symptoms.