ATI LPN
LPN Nursing 1 Fundamental Exam Questions
Extract:
A client who is being admitted to the facility with a suspected diagnosis of pertussis
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care for a client with a suspected diagnosis of pertussis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wearing a mask when providing care within 10 feet of the client helps reduce the risk of droplet transmission of pertussis.
Extract:
A client with a severe allergic response to a bee sting
Question 2 of 5
Which lab would the nurse expect to be the most elevated on the white blood count (WBC) differential in a client with a severe allergic response to a bee sting?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Eosinophils increase significantly during allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis from a bee sting.
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 baby born temporarily immune to diseases to which the mother is immune
Question 4 of 5
The nurse would explain this to the mother as being which of the following types of immunity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Naturally acquired passive immunity occurs when antibodies are transferred from mother to baby, providing temporary protection.
Extract:
Question 5 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.