ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals 2020 NGN Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is providing care for a client who has minimal exposure to sunlight. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking vitamin D supplements is appropriate since minimal sunlight exposure can lead to vitamin D deficiency, and supplements address this effectively.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 1 day postoperative following abdominal surgery. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tenderness and warmth in the calf are the priority findings to report. These symptoms raise concern about the possibility of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a serious complication after surgery. DVT can lead to a pulmonary embolism, a life-threatening condition, requiring immediate assessment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is checking a client for a pulse deficit after detecting an irregular heart rate. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Counting radial and apical pulses simultaneously with another nurse accurately assesses a pulse deficit, identifying discrepancies due to irregular heartbeats.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the caregiver of a client who is near death. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Providing mouth care every 2 hours is appropriate as it keeps the client's mouth moist and clean, enhancing comfort near the end of life when oral hygiene may be difficult to maintain.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse manager is reinforcing teaching with a group of newly licensed nurses about the disclosure of client health information. A nurse can disclose health information without the client's written permission to which of the following entities?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Health professionals who are actively involved in the client's care, such as a physical therapist, may need access to relevant health information for proper treatment, making this an appropriate disclosure.