ATI LPN
PN Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A home health nurse is visiting a client who has advanced Alzheimer's disease. The client's partner states, 'I miss being able to go places with my friends.' Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking about expectations opens dialogue for tailored support.
Choice A delays help.
Choice B shifts focus.
Choice C may not be feasible.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a young adult client who is postoperative and requires physical therapy, pain management, and dietary advancement. The nurse enters the client's room and finds them dressing and stating that they are going home. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Explaining discharge protocol ensures safety and informs the client, respecting autonomy.
Choice A is premature without discussion.
Choice B is unethical.
Choice D violates ethics without justification.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had an indwelling urinary catheter inserted 3 days ago. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A securing device prevents movement and trauma, reducing infection risk.
Choice A risks contamination; sterile sampling is preferred.
Choice C causes reflux, increasing infection risk.
Choice D isn’t routine unless indicated, to avoid infection.
Question 4 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: Placing a pillow between the legs maintains spinal alignment and reduces pressure on the surgical site during logrolling, essential post-laminectomy.
Choice A isn’t directly relevant to logrolling safety.
Choice B isn’t necessary as semi-Fowler’s isn’t used for logrolling.
Choice C is incorrect as arms above the head don’t aid alignment and may stress the site.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who follows a lacto-vegetarian diet. Which of the following food choices should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cheese fits a lacto-vegetarian diet, including dairy but no meat or seafood.
Choices A, B, and C (chicken, clam chowder, tuna) are excluded as they contain meat or fish.