ATI LPN
LPN Nursing 1 Fundamental Exam Questions
Extract:
A client asking about the term benign
Question 1 of 5
Which response by the nurse is best when explaining the term benign?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Benign tumors are non-cancerous, do not invade tissues, and typically do not impair organ function.
Extract:
A client who reports a severe sore throat, pain when swallowing, and swollen lymph nodes
Question 2 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 with cough, congestion, bilateral rales, clear nasal drainage, and elevated lymphocytes
Question 3 of 5
How should the nurse interpret the elevated lymphocytes?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevated lymphocytes are often indicative of a viral infection, as the body mounts an immune response.
Extract:
A client diagnosed with mumps as a child
Question 4 of 5
The nurse concluded the client has which type of immunity from having mumps as a child?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Natural immunity is acquired through exposure to a pathogen, like contracting mumps during childhood.
Extract:
A client suspected to have rheumatoid arthritis
Question 5 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.