ATI LPN
PN Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing data from a client's medical record. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Type 1 diabetes increases cardiovascular risk via atherosclerosis.
Choice B relates to BP regulation, not a direct risk.
Choice C is normal BMI.
Choice D affects bones, not cardiovascular health.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. For which of the following situations should the nurse complete an incident report? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Burns (
A) and falls (
C) require incident reports for safety review.
Choice B doesn’t typically need one unless facility-related.
Choice D is a service issue, not an incident unless harmful.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an older adult client about the aging process. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following physiological changes are part of the aging process? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Increased constipation (
C), decreased muscle mass (
D), and decreased cough reflex (E) are aging changes due to reduced motility, sarcopenia, and reflex sensitivity.
Choice A is incorrect as circulation often decreases.
Choice B is incorrect as saliva production typically decreases.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory reports of four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse expect to have a positive fecal occult blood test?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ulcerative colitis causes colon bleeding, detectable by fecal occult test.
Choice B affects the mouth, not GI tract.
Choice C rarely causes bleeding.
Choice D involves the gallbladder, not GI bleeding.