ATI LPN
PN Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A home health nurse is reinforcing teaching about dietary needs with the child of a client. They state, 'I don't know what to do because they're not eating.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking about mealtime gathers details for tailored advice, addressing the concern.
Choice A dismisses the issue.
Choice C burdens the child.
Choice D is premature without assessment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who refuses their morning dose of antihypertensive medication. The client tells the nurse, 'I'm not going to take this medication because it makes me sick and dizzy.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Informing about consequences educates the client, aiding informed choice; it’s the first step.
Choice A follows discussion.
Choice B is procedural, not immediate.
Choice D is later if refusal persists.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a stage 4 pressure injury. Which of the following supplies should the nurse obtain?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A cotton-tipped applicator aids gentle wound cleaning and treatment application for a stage 4 injury.
Choice A secures dressings, not primary care.
Choice B is for oral use.
Choice C is for irrigation, less essential here.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about advance directives with a client who has terminal colorectal cancer. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Choosing care reflects understanding of advance directives’ purpose.
Choice A is false; directives can change.
Choice B misrepresents scope.
Choice D is incorrect; no standard delay exists.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a laminectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when repositioning the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A pillow between the legs supports spinal alignment and minimizes surgical site stress during logrolling.
Choice A doesn’t enhance logrolling safety.
Choice B is irrelevant as semi-Fowler’s isn’t part of logrolling.
Choice C risks misalignment and isn’t recommended.