ATI LPN
PN ATI Capstone Fundamentals Quiz Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 9
A nurse is planning a community education program about colorectal cancer. Which of the following risk factors should the nurse identify as modifiable?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Smoking is a modifiable risk factor for colorectal cancer.
Question 3 of 9
A nurse in a provider's office is assessing a client who reports a decrease in the effectiveness of their arthritis medication. Which of the following client information should the nurse identify as a contributing factor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Recurring bowel inflammation can decrease gastrointestinal motility, affecting the absorption of oral medications.
Question 4 of 9
A nurse is performing a cultural assessment of a group of clients to maintain respect for their value systems and beliefs. Which of the following should the nurse identify as examples of cultural variables?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Eye contact, personal space, and touch are cultural variables that can affect communication.
Question 5 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 6 of 9
A nurse is teaching about measures to promote sleep for a client with insomnia. What statement indicates understanding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reducing fluid intake to 2-4 hours before sleeping helps prevent interruptions during the night, promoting better sleep.
Question 7 of 9
A nurse finds a client on the floor of their room experiencing a seizure. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Placing the client on their side with their head forward helps maintain an open airway and prevents aspiration.
Question 8 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 9 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.