ATI LPN fundamentals 2023

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is collecting data from a client about bowel elimination. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a risk for impaired bowel elimination?

A. I drink two hot cups of coffee each morning.B. I love to eat apples and black-eyed peas.C. I take a prescribed opioid pain medication at bedtime.D. I drink an average of 2,000 milliliters of water daily.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Opioids slow gastrointestinal motility, increasing the risk of constipation and impaired bowel elimination.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and is preparing to walk for the first time in several days. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client to prevent orthostatic hypotension?

A. Dangle your legs over the side of the bed.B. Use your incentive spirometer.C. Increase your intake of protein.D. Perform regular isometric exercises.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Dangling legs before standing allows gradual adjustment to upright posture, reducing orthostatic hypotension risk.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client and observes a nurse from another unit reviewing the client's medical record. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Contact facility security to remove the nurse from the unit.B. Complete an incident report about the breach of confidentiality.C. Remind the nurse that only staff caring for the client may access the client's record.D. Tell the nurse that permission from the risk manager is required to view the client's record.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Reminding the nurse about confidentiality reinforces HIPAA compliance without escalating unnecessarily.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is coordinating care of a group of clients with an assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following tasks should the nurse assign to the AP?

A. Assess the pain level of a client who has received acetaminophen.B. Measure the intake and output of a client who has received furosemide.C. Check a client's peripheral IV site for redness or swelling.D. Reinforce teaching with a client about crutch-gait walking.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Measuring intake and output is within the AP's scope; assessment and teaching are nurse responsibilities.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is experiencing dysphagia following a recent stroke. The nurse should initiate a referral to which of the following interprofessional team members?

A. Speech-language pathologistB. Respiratory therapistC. Occupational therapistD. Registered dietitian

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A speech-language pathologist specializes in evaluating and treating swallowing difficulties like dysphagia.

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