ATI LPN
ATI LPN fundamentals 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with feeding a client who has had a stroke. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of dysphagia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A garbled voice post-stroke indicates swallowing difficulty, a dysphagia sign.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client and observes a nurse from another unit reviewing the client's medical record. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reminding the nurse about confidentiality reinforces HIPAA compliance without escalating unnecessarily.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and is preparing to walk for the first time in several days. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client to prevent orthostatic hypotension?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dangling legs before standing allows gradual adjustment to upright posture, reducing orthostatic hypotension risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness. The client asks what type of care will be provided as death approaches. Which of the following statements should the nurse make first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Exploring the client's expectations first ensures care aligns with their wishes.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to set up a sterile field to change a sterile dressing on a client's abdominal wound. Identify the sequence of steps the nurse should take. (Move the steps, placing them in the order of performance.)
Correct Answer: C,D,E,B,A
Rationale: C: Set up surface. D: Open cover. E: Open outermost flap. B: Open side flaps. A: Open innermost flap maintains sterility.