ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Exam II Questions
Extract:
A nurse is at a social event when another guest suddenly coughs weakly once, grasps her throat with her hands, and is unable to speak
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is at a social event when another guest suddenly coughs weakly once, grasps her throat with her hands, and is unable to speak. What action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Heimlich maneuver is the correct response when someone is choking. The guest's symptoms of a weak cough, inability to speak, and grasping the throat are classic signs of choking.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing home safety information with an older adult client
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing home safety information with an older adult client. Which of the following statements indicates that the client needs further instruction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using a walker when going upstairs can be dangerous due to the risk of falls. It is recommended that individuals use handrails or assistance when navigating stairs, not a walker. This statement indicates that the client needs further instruction.
Extract:
Upon auscultating a client's lungs, the nurse identifies crackles in the left posterior base
Question 3 of 5
Upon auscultating a client's lungs, the nurse identifies crackles in the left posterior base. What action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Crackles can sometimes be cleared by deep breathing and coughing. Repeating the auscultation after asking the client to breathe deeply and cough can help the nurse determine if the crackles are transient or persistent.
Extract:
A nurse is performing chest physiotherapy on a client with a respiratory infection
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is performing chest physiotherapy on a client with a respiratory infection. Which technique should the nurse use to increase the velocity and turbulence of the client's exhaled air?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vibration is a technique used in chest physiotherapy to increase the turbulence of the client's exhaled air. It involves the use of manual or mechanical techniques to create vibrations in the chest wall during exhalation.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about insulin injections with a client who is newly diagnosed with type I diabetes mellitus
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about insulin injections with a client who is newly diagnosed with type I diabetes mellitus. What information should the nurse include about site selection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rotating the injection site is important to prevent lipodystrophy, a condition that causes abnormal fat deposits at the injection site. It also helps to keep insulin levels consistent.