ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals 2020 NGN Exam 1 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for four clients. For which of the following clients should the nurse use the therapeutic communication technique of silence?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Silence supports a client grieving a child's death, offering space to process intense emotions, unlike the other scenarios needing active engagement.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform a wound irrigation for a client who has a stage 3 pressure injury. Which of the following supplies should the nurse plan to use?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A piston syringe is used for wound irrigation to deliver a controlled and directed flow of fluid to clean the wound. It helps remove debris and promote healing. This choice aligns with wound irrigation best practices.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to document information about a client's lower legs, which are swollen with 6 mm edema. Which of the following information should the nurse document?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 3+ pitting edema signifies moderately severe pitting edema with a noticeable indentation that aligns with 6 mm edema, making it the correct documentation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a group of clients. The nurse should expect to witness an informed consent for a client who will undergo which of the following procedures?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A paracentesis is an invasive procedure requiring informed consent due to risks like infection or bleeding, unlike the other routine interventions.
Question 5 of 5
A client who is scheduled to undergo surgery tells the nurse that they do not understand the procedure and are reconsidering their decision to have it. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Notifying the charge nurse ensures the client's concerns are addressed by the surgeon, respecting their autonomy and need for informed consent.