ATI LPN
Assessment Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Cystic fibrosis is diagnosed by ....
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The sweat test (B) diagnoses cystic fibrosis by detecting elevated chloride levels, a hallmark of the disease.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had a total hip replacement 24 hours ago. Which action should the nurse take to prevent dislocation of the prosthesis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Keeping the affected leg in a neutral position (B) prevents hip dislocation post-replacement. Sitting (A) or lying flat (D) risks adduction, and active ROM (C) is too early.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a burn injury is receiving silver sulfadiazine cream. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Silver sulfadiazine can cause leukopenia; monitoring WBC count (A) is key. Potassium (B), glucose (C), and platelets (D) are less affected.
Question 4 of 5
For which common physiologic complications will the nurse observe in a client with impaired mobility? Select one that apply..
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pressure injuries (A),are complications of immobility. Bloody diarrhea (B) is unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
Which health promotion strategies and actions are most appropriate for the nurse to perform when caring for a client who has a chronic health problem that interferes with gas exchange? Select one that apply..
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vaccinations (A) hand hygiene (C) bronchodilators (D) and incentive spirometry (E) improve gas exchange. Sleeping flat (B) worsens gas exchange. Increasing oxygen flow (F) is unsafe without orders.