ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals Updated 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the transfer of a client who has left-sided weakness from a bed to a chair. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Flexing hips and knees helps the client use their stronger leg muscles and maintain balance. Standing on the stronger side, raising the bed too high, or pivoting incorrectly can increase fall risk.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following a below-the-knee amputation. Which of the following statements by the client should the nurse identify as indicating an acceptance of the limb loss?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The statement 'I need to learn how to perform a dressing change on my leg' reflects acceptance of the limb loss and a proactive approach to self-care. The other statements indicate denial, depression, or difficulty adjusting, which are not signs of acceptance.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has crutches regarding the use of the three-point gait. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bearing weight on the unaffected leg is key to the three-point gait, moving crutches and the affected leg together. Crutch tips should be 15 cm from feet, at hip level, with bent arms.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to demonstrate the principle of advocacy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: I will let you make decisions about your health care' supports the client's autonomy, a key aspect of advocacy. The other statements reflect confidentiality, accountability, and communication, respectively.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who needs to increase vitamin C intake to promote wound healing. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend as the best source of vitamin C?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A small pink grapefruit contains 38.4 mg of vitamin C, the highest among the options, making it the best source for wound healing. Banana, pear, and apple have significantly less.