ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals 2020 NGN Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility is collecting admission data from a client who uses a hearing aid. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Choosing a private room minimizes background noise, ensuring effective communication for a client with a hearing aid.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients in a long-term care facility. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent healthcare-associated infections for these clients? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Washing hands after removing gloves, using antimicrobial hand gel after refilling a client's water pitcher, and cleaning the stethoscope with an antimicrobial wipe are all effective actions to prevent infections. Placing immunocompromised clients together increases infection risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia following a stroke. Which of the following interventions should the nurse use when feeding the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Instructing the client to tilt their head forward facilitates safer swallowing, reducing aspiration risk in dysphagia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a preschooler and must convert the child's weight from pounds to kilograms. The child weighs 30 lb. How many kilograms does the child weigh? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 13.6 kg
Rationale: The correct answer is 13.6 kg.
To convert pounds to kilograms, the formula is weight in pounds divided by 2.2. Given the child's weight is 30 lb, the calculation would be 30 / 2.2 = 13.64 kg. Rounding to the nearest tenth gives us 13.6 kg.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for a Romberg test. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stand with your feet together and your arms at your sides.' is correct. This position helps assess the client's balance with minimal sensory input, evaluating proprioception and vestibular function.