VN 101 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam 1 Actual
Exam 2026/2027 – LVN – ATI-Style Exam –
Verified Q&A with Detailed Rationales – Pass
Guaranteed – A+ Graded
Safe & Effective Care Environment
Q1: During a busy shift, the charge nurse asks you to delegate tasks to a UAP working
with you. Which task is most appropriate to assign to the UAP?
A. Inserting a urinary catheter for a post-op patient
B. Measuring vital signs on a stable patient who had them done 4 hours ago [CORRECT]
C. Administering oral antibiotics to a patient with pneumonia
D. Teaching a newly diagnosed diabetic patient how to check blood glucose
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: UAPs can measure vital signs on stable patients. Catheter insertion,
medication administration, and patient education require nursing judgment and are
beyond the UAP scope of practice.
Q2: You notice a nurse looking up her neighbor's lab results in the computer "out of
curiosity" after the neighbor mentioned being in the hospital. Which statement
accurately describes this situation?
A. This is acceptable since the neighbor is family
,B. This violates HIPAA regulations because there is no treatment-related purpose
[CORRECT]
C. This is permitted as long as the nurse doesn't tell anyone what she saw
D. This is only a violation if the patient finds out
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Accessing medical records without a treatment-related purpose or patient
authorization violates patient privacy rights under HIPAA, regardless of intent or
whether the information is shared.
Q3: You are caring for a patient on droplet precautions for influenza. Which action by the
UAP requires immediate correction by the LPN?
A. Donning a surgical mask before entering the patient's room
B. Removing gloves by turning them inside out
C. Removing the mask by touching only the ear loops
D. Removing the mask and immediately placing it in the regular trash inside the patient's
room [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Masks should be removed at the doorway to avoid contaminating the clean
environment, then disposed of in the appropriate waste container outside the room.
Q4: You are assigned four patients on the medical-surgical unit. Which patient should
you assess first?
A. A patient with COPD requesting a sleeping pill
B. A post-op patient from yesterday reporting pain of 6/10
, C. A patient with BP 90/60, HR 118, RR 28, and complaining of dizziness [CORRECT]
D. A diabetic patient who is due for a routine finger stick blood glucose check
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This patient shows signs of hypotension and tachycardia with dizziness,
indicating possible shock or hypovolemia requiring immediate assessment. Pain
medication, sleeping pills, and routine checks are lower priorities.
Q5: The LPN is caring for a patient at high risk for falls. Which intervention should the
LPN implement first before leaving the room?
A. Place the bed in the lowest position and lock the wheels [CORRECT]
B. Apply wrist restraints to prevent the patient from getting up
C. Administer a PRN sedative to keep the patient calm
D. Move the patient to a room at the end of the hall for quiet
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lowering the bed is the least restrictive, first-line intervention for fall
prevention. Restraints require physician orders and are last resorts, while sedatives may
increase fall risk.
Q6: Which situation best describes the legal concept of battery?
A. Threatening to restrain a patient who wants to leave AMA
B. Administering an injection to a competent patient who refused it [CORRECT]
C. Failing to raise the side rails on a confused patient who then falls
D. Discussing a patient's condition in the elevator with a colleague
Exam 2026/2027 – LVN – ATI-Style Exam –
Verified Q&A with Detailed Rationales – Pass
Guaranteed – A+ Graded
Safe & Effective Care Environment
Q1: During a busy shift, the charge nurse asks you to delegate tasks to a UAP working
with you. Which task is most appropriate to assign to the UAP?
A. Inserting a urinary catheter for a post-op patient
B. Measuring vital signs on a stable patient who had them done 4 hours ago [CORRECT]
C. Administering oral antibiotics to a patient with pneumonia
D. Teaching a newly diagnosed diabetic patient how to check blood glucose
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: UAPs can measure vital signs on stable patients. Catheter insertion,
medication administration, and patient education require nursing judgment and are
beyond the UAP scope of practice.
Q2: You notice a nurse looking up her neighbor's lab results in the computer "out of
curiosity" after the neighbor mentioned being in the hospital. Which statement
accurately describes this situation?
A. This is acceptable since the neighbor is family
,B. This violates HIPAA regulations because there is no treatment-related purpose
[CORRECT]
C. This is permitted as long as the nurse doesn't tell anyone what she saw
D. This is only a violation if the patient finds out
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Accessing medical records without a treatment-related purpose or patient
authorization violates patient privacy rights under HIPAA, regardless of intent or
whether the information is shared.
Q3: You are caring for a patient on droplet precautions for influenza. Which action by the
UAP requires immediate correction by the LPN?
A. Donning a surgical mask before entering the patient's room
B. Removing gloves by turning them inside out
C. Removing the mask by touching only the ear loops
D. Removing the mask and immediately placing it in the regular trash inside the patient's
room [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Masks should be removed at the doorway to avoid contaminating the clean
environment, then disposed of in the appropriate waste container outside the room.
Q4: You are assigned four patients on the medical-surgical unit. Which patient should
you assess first?
A. A patient with COPD requesting a sleeping pill
B. A post-op patient from yesterday reporting pain of 6/10
, C. A patient with BP 90/60, HR 118, RR 28, and complaining of dizziness [CORRECT]
D. A diabetic patient who is due for a routine finger stick blood glucose check
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This patient shows signs of hypotension and tachycardia with dizziness,
indicating possible shock or hypovolemia requiring immediate assessment. Pain
medication, sleeping pills, and routine checks are lower priorities.
Q5: The LPN is caring for a patient at high risk for falls. Which intervention should the
LPN implement first before leaving the room?
A. Place the bed in the lowest position and lock the wheels [CORRECT]
B. Apply wrist restraints to prevent the patient from getting up
C. Administer a PRN sedative to keep the patient calm
D. Move the patient to a room at the end of the hall for quiet
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lowering the bed is the least restrictive, first-line intervention for fall
prevention. Restraints require physician orders and are last resorts, while sedatives may
increase fall risk.
Q6: Which situation best describes the legal concept of battery?
A. Threatening to restrain a patient who wants to leave AMA
B. Administering an injection to a competent patient who refused it [CORRECT]
C. Failing to raise the side rails on a confused patient who then falls
D. Discussing a patient's condition in the elevator with a colleague
