ATI LPN
ATI LPN NS 117 Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Client who has mitral valve stenosis
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has mitral valve stenosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A heart murmur (
A) results from turbulent flow through the stenosed mitral valve. B relates to COPD, C to chronic hypoxia, and D is less likely than tachycardia.
Extract:
None
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a newly licensed nurse about the function of the large intestine. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The large intestine absorbs liquid to form stool (
B). Vitamin D production (
A) occurs in skin, enzyme secretion (
C) in stomach/small intestine, and reflux prevention (
D) by the esophageal sphincter.
Extract:
Client who has COPD
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has COPD. The nurse should identify the client is at risk for which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: COPD causes CO2 retention, leading to respiratory acidosis (
A). B, C, and D result from different physiological issues.
Extract:
None
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about obtaining a fecal occult blood test from a client. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Waiting 30 seconds (
D) ensures accurate reaction for blood detection. A risks contamination, B reduces accuracy, and C varies by kit instructions.
Extract:
Client who is preoperative for a sigmoid colostomy
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a client who is preoperative for a sigmoid colostomy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A sigmoid colostomy stoma is in the left lower abdomen (
D). A purple stoma (
A) indicates ischemia, B is false as stomas lack pain receptors, and C is incorrect as sigmoid colostomies produce formed stool.