ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse caring for a client group. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of infection control principles?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Disinfecting equipment like a BP cuff prevents cross-contamination between clients.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with the client and their caregiver. Which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,E,F,G
Rationale: A: Safety precaution. E: Standard antibiotic duration. F: Accessibility for emergencies. G: Morning steroids reduce adrenal suppression.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is observing an assistive personnel (AP) apply a belt restraint to a client. Which of the following actions by the AP requires intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Placing the restraint across the chest restricts breathing; it should be at the waist.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is collecting data from a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery. The client's BP was 126/72 mm Hg 15 min ago. The nurse now finds that the client's BP is 176/96 mm Hg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Measuring in the other arm verifies the sudden BP increase, ruling out measurement error.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with feeding a client who has had a stroke. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of dysphagia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A garbled voice indicates swallowing difficulty, a sign of dysphagia.