ATI LPN
ATI Fundamentals Proctored Exam LPN Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for an elderly woman who has had a fractured hip repaired. In the first few days following the surgical repair, which of the following nursing measures will best facilitate the resumption of activities for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The trapeze promotes upper body strength and mobility, aiding recovery.
Question 2 of 5
A 46-year-old female with chronic constipation is assessed by the nurse for a bowel training regimen. Which factor indicates further information is needed by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bowel habits are essential to tailor a training regimen; their absence indicates a gap.
Question 3 of 5
A patient has just received 30 mg of codeine by mouth for pain. Five minutes later he vomits. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Observing the emesis checks for medication remnants, guiding next steps.
Question 4 of 5
A patient is characterized with a #16 indwelling urinary (Foley) catheter to determine if:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A Foley catheter monitors 24-hour urine output for adequacy.
Question 5 of 5
What best describes nurses as a care provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: As care providers, nurses first assess client needs e.g., identifying respiratory distress before delivering care. This foundational step ensures interventions (like oxygen therapy) are targeted and effective, unlike direct care (an outcome), psychological support (a subset), or collaboration (a method). Accurate need determination, rooted in the nursing process, is the bedrock of care provision, guiding all subsequent actions in clinical practice.