ATI LPN
ATI LPN n117 fundamentals exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is administering an enteral feeding through a client's NG tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flushing with 30 mL of sterile water ensures tube patency and prevents clogging before feeding.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parents of a child who has diabetes mellitus about the manifestations of hypoglycemia. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diaphoresis (sweating) is a classic sign of hypoglycemia due to sympathetic nervous system activation, unlike fruity breath (hyperglycemia) or polyuria (hyperglycemia).
Question 3 of 5
A charge nurse observes a nurse administer intermittent tube feedings via an NG tube to a client. Which of the following actions should prompt the charge nurse to intervene?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Supine position during feeding increases aspiration risk; semi-Fowler's is recommended.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has capillary blood glucose 48 mg/dL. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tremors are a common hypoglycemia symptom due to the body's stress response.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about how to use an incentive spirometer with a client. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Holding breath for up to 7 seconds maximizes lung expansion, a key goal of incentive spirometry.