ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Oxygenation NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has diarrhea due to shigella. Which of the following precautions should the nurse implement for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wear a gown when caring for the client. Shigella requires contact precautions.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who suffers from chronic constipation. The nurse asks questions to evaluate whether the client uses laxatives to manage this condition. Which of the following best describes the rationale for this action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chronic laxative use, especially if misused (e.g., over-reliance or improper dosing), can lead to a condition known as laxative dependency, where the bowel becomes less responsive to normal stimuli, worsening constipation over time. Option B (magnesium buildup leading to diarrhea) is a potential side effect of certain laxatives but doesn’t explain evaluating their use in constipation. Option C (rectal sphincter damage) is unlikely with standard laxative use. Option D (replacing fiber intake) is a mischaracterization—laxatives supplement, not replace, dietary interventions like fiber.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse working in a long-term care facility is assessing residents at risk for the development of a pressure injury. Which resident would be most at risk?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Age, walker use, incontinence, and cardiac history increase risk most. Comatose (C) is high-risk, but A’s factors are more extensive.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is leading an exercise class for a group of adults aged 65 years and older. The nurse incorporates isotonic, isometric, and isokinetic exercises into the class. Which activity is an isometric exercise?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Isometric exercises involve contraction without movement (e.g., holding a pose). A, C, and D are isotonic.
Question 5 of 5
The patient is breathing normally. Which process does the nurse consider is working properly when the patient inspires?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Normal inspiration involves the diaphragm and intercostal muscles expanding the chest, allowing elastic recoil of lung tissue to facilitate air intake. This is a mechanical process, not a chemical receptor response, oxygen saturation drop, or CO2 binding issue.