ATI LPN
PN ATI Capstone Fundamentals Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 9
A nurse is caring for a client who reports burning around the peripheral IV site. Which finding should the nurse identify as a manifestation of infiltration?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Edema at the IV site indicates that IV solution has leaked into the extravascular tissue, which is a sign of infiltration.
Question 2 of 9
A nurse is teaching about foot care to a client who has diabetes mellitus (DM). What statement indicates understanding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wearing slippers or shoes when out of bed protects the feet from injury, which is crucial for clients with diabetes.
Question 3 of 9
A nurse in a provider's office is assessing the motor skill development of a 15-month-old toddler during a well-child visit. What gross motor skills should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: At 15 months, toddlers typically walk independently but may do so with a wide stance for balance.
Question 4 of 9
A nurse is completing an admission assessment for a client who has hearing loss. What action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using written communication can help ensure that the client understands the information being conveyed.
Question 5 of 9
A nurse is updating a plan of care after evaluating a client who has dysphagia. Which interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Having the client sit upright for 1 hour after meals facilitates swallowing and reduces the risk of aspiration.
Question 6 of 9
A nurse is assisting with meal planning for a client who has been prescribed a mechanical soft diet. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid which of the following foods?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Orange slices have membranes that are hard to swallow, which can be problematic for clients on a mechanical soft diet.
Question 7 of 9
A nurse is preparing to perform a routine abdominal assessment for a client. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct order for an abdominal assessment is inspection, auscultation, percussion, and then palpation.
Question 8 of 9
A nurse is reviewing information about advance directives with a newly admitted client. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Having a living will indicates the client understands that it outlines their wishes regarding medical treatment when they are unable to make decisions.
Question 9 of 9
A nurse is admitting a client who has meningococcal meningitis. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Initiating droplet precautions is crucial to prevent the spread of infection, especially in cases of meningococcal meningitis.