ATI LPN
LPN Nursing Fundamentals Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client has a new diagnosis of lactose intolerance and is receiving teaching from a nurse about dietary management. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct statement for the nurse to include in teaching a client with lactose intolerance is to avoid foods that contain lactose. Lactose intolerance results from the body's inability to digest lactose, a sugar found in dairy products. By avoiding foods containing lactose, the client can manage symptoms and prevent complications associated with lactose intolerance.
Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. Increasing intake of high-fiber foods (choice
B) may be beneficial for general health but is not directly related to lactose intolerance. Avoiding gluten (choice
C) is necessary for individuals with celiac disease, not lactose intolerance. Increasing intake of dairy products (choice
D) would worsen symptoms in individuals with lactose intolerance due to the lactose content.
Question 2 of 5
A pediatric client with burns to the hands and arms has dressing changes with Sulfamylon (mafenide acetate) cream. The nurse is aware that the medication:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sulfamylon cream causes a burning sensation on application to burns, a known effect due to its penetration into damaged tissue, requiring pain management a pediatric care priority. Staining, cooling, or thyroid impact aren't typical. Nurses prepare for this, using analgesics to ease discomfort, supporting healing in young clients.
Question 3 of 5
When should the client test his blood sugar levels for greater accuracy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Before meals e.g., fasting glucose offers accurate baseline sugar levels, unlike during (eating), between (variable), or post-meal (spike). Nurses advise this e.g., AM checks for diabetes monitoring, per endocrinology standards.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse planned Mr. Gary's care to save time. This is an example of?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Planning care to save time is time management (
A) efficient organization, per definition. Priority (
B) orders, policy (
C) rules, advocacy (
D) rights not time-specific. A fits the nurse's scheduling for Mr. Gary, making it correct.
Question 5 of 5
Which intervention should the nurse implement to maintain adequate hydration in an immobile patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Offering room-temperature fluids maintains hydration in immobile patients by encouraging intake comfortably, supporting circulation and organ function. Limiting fluids risks dehydration, straws help but aren't universal, and IV fluids aren't routine. Nurses promote this to ensure fluid balance, adapting to patient preferences, a simple yet effective hydration strategy in restricted mobility cases.