ATI LPN
PN ATI Capstone Fundamentals Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 9
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a prescription for home oxygen. Which information should the nurse teach?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wearing cotton socks helps prevent static electricity, which poses a fire risk when using oxygen.
Question 2 of 9
A nurse is performing a focused assessment on a client who has a history of COPD and is experiencing dyspnea. Which of the findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Flaring of the nostrils indicates increased respiratory effort, common in clients with dyspnea due to COPD.
Question 3 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 4 of 9
A nurse is assessing the IV infusion site of a client who reports pain at the site. The site is red and there is warmth along the course of the vein. What should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The symptoms suggest phlebitis. The nurse should discontinue the infusion and may apply a warm compress.
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 charge nurse is making assignments for the upcoming shift. What assignment should the charge nurse give to an LPN?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A client with dehydration and IBD does not require complex medication administration, making this an appropriate assignment for an LPN.
Question 7 of 9
A nurse is planning to administer several medications to a client through an NG tube. Which actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Crushed tablet medications should be dissolved in 15-30 mL of sterile water to ensure proper delivery through the NG tube.
Question 8 of 9
A nurse is preparing to perform a sterile dressing change for a client who has a surgical wound. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent contamination during the dressing change?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If liquid comes in contact with the sterile field at any point, it is considered contaminated and unsterile, necessitating the restart of the procedure.
Question 9 of 9
A nurse is teaching a client about the use of a metered-dose inhaler (MDI). Which instruction should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inhaling the medication deeply for 3-5 seconds and holding the breath for 10 seconds after inhalation ensures effective medication delivery to the lungs.