ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals Updated 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with scoliosis screenings for students at a public school. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as an indication of scoliosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Unequal height of the shoulders is a classic sign of scoliosis due to spinal curvature. The other options indicate kyphosis, lordosis, or emphysema, respectively.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing a teaching plan regarding proper lifting with a client. Which of the following strategies should the nurse include to prevent back injury when lifting an object?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tightening the abdominal muscles supports the spine and prevents injury. Bending at the waist, keeping legs straight, or holding the object away increases back strain.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hearing loss. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote communication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreasing background noise improves the client's ability to hear and understand. Rapid speech, short phrases, or loud voices can distort communication or cause discomfort.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is flushed and has a temperature of 38.7° C (101.7° F). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Removing blankets helps the client lose heat and reduce fever. Cold packs, fans, or alcohol baths can cause complications like shivering or toxicity.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is immobile and has a potential deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calf swelling is a key sign of deep vein thrombosis and should be reported. Clammy skin, tortuous veins, and bradycardia relate to other conditions like shock or varicose veins.