ATI LPN
ATI LPN fundamentals 2023 Questions
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A speech-language pathologist specializes in evaluating and treating swallowing difficulties like dysphagia.