ATI LPN
LPN ATI Fundamental Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse at a long-term care facility is caring for a client who is alert. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to protect the client’s privacy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Place the client’s medication record on the bedside table while ambulating the client: This action does not relate to protecting the client’s privacy. It might actually compromise confidentiality by leaving sensitive information exposed. Give a report about the client’s status while standing at the nurses’ station: This action does not protect the client’s privacy. Discussing sensitive information in a public area can lead to breaches of confidentiality. Speak with the client about their condition after visitors have left: Correct. Protecting the client’s privacy is essential, and discussing personal health information in private with the client respects their right to confidentiality. Place a message board in the client’s room to post dietary information: This action does not relate to protecting the client’s privacy. Posting dietary information may be helpful for staff, but it doesn’t address the client’s privacy concerns.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness and a family member asks why the client’s mouth is continually open. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The reduced muscle tone relaxed the jaw muscles.' CORRECT. Prior to death, decreased muscle tone causes jaw muscles to relax resulting in an open mouth. 'That happens when a person gets close to death.' INCORRECT. This automatic response is nontherapeutic and does not address the family member’s question. 'I can apply a chin strap to help hold the mouth closed.' INCORRECT. Applying a chin strap is a postmortem action that the nurse can take to keep the mouth closed.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is moving a client up in bed with the assistance of a second nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standing facing the center of the bed at the client’s side allows the nurse to maintain proper body mechanics and use their body weight to assist in moving the client. Placing feet apart with the foot nearest the head of the client’s bed in front of the other foot also helps the nurse maintain stability and leverage while moving the client. Keeping knees and hips straight while bending at the waist toward the client is incorrect body mechanics and can put a strain on the nurse’s back. Encouraging the client to keep their legs straight and remain still is not appropriate. The client should be actively involved in the movement, assisting as much as possible, to ensure their safety and cooperation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a partial hearing loss about how to modify the home environment. Which of the following is a priority modification that the nurse should include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alarm clock that shakes the bed: While a vibrating alarm clock can be helpful for waking a person with hearing loss, it may not be a priority modification for safety in the home environment. Flashing smoke alarm: Correct. A flashing smoke alarm is a priority modification because it addresses the safety concern of alerting the client in the event of a fire or smoke in the home. The flashing light serves as an effective visual cue to notify the client about the danger. Low-pitched buzzer doorbell: A low-pitched buzzer doorbell can be beneficial for individuals with hearing loss, but it is not as critical as having a flashing smoke alarm for immediate safety. Telephone with an amplified receiver: An amplified telephone receiver can improve communication for clients with hearing loss but is not as essential for immediate safety as a flashing smoke alarm.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who has brought their medications to the facility. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Allowing the client to continue taking medications as they did at home without verifying the prescriptions can be unsafe and is not within the scope of nursing practice. Taking the medications from the client and discarding them is inappropriate. The nurse should not dispose of the client's medications without proper assessment and verification. Correct. The nurse should compare the medications the provider has prescribed with the medications the client brought from home to ensure accuracy and safety. This is a crucial step during admission to prevent errors or omissions in the medication regimen. Placing the medications in the medication cart and administering them without verification is unsafe and against best practices for medication administration.