ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals 2023 NS117 Winter 2023 Monroe College NY PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a school-age child who has respiratory failure due to pneumonia. Which of the following positions should the nurse encourage to allow maximal lung expansion?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The upright position enhances lung compliance and gas exchange, maximizing lung expansion.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about foods and beverages that can cause diarrhea. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Caffeinated beverages stimulate intestinal motility and increase fluid loss, contributing to diarrhea.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has oxygen toxicity. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Muscle twitching is a sign of central nervous system oxygen toxicity, which can occur when breathing high concentrations of oxygen under pressure. It can also cause seizures, confusion, and loss of consciousness.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to remove a client's urinary catheter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Deflating the balloon halfway ensures smooth removal without trauma to the urethra.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with the parents of an infant who has a prescription for home oxygen and pulse oximetry monitoring. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Notifying the doctor for a 100% reading indicates a misunderstanding, as this is within the normal range (95-100%) for infants.