ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals 2020 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a hip fracture and plans to administer pain medication prior to turning the client. Which of the following ethical principles is the nurse implementing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Beneficence involves acting in the client's best interest, such as reducing pain before a procedure.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is collecting data from a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery. The client's BP was 126/72 mm Hg 15 min ago. The nurse now finds that the client's BP is 176/96 mm Hg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Measuring BP in the other arm verifies the reading, as a sudden increase may indicate an issue or error.
Question 3 of 5
While performing hygiene care for a client, a nurse notices a frayed electrical cord on the client's electronic blood pressure monitor. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Removing the device first ensures immediate safety by eliminating the electrical hazard.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse observes assistive personnel (AP) perform mouth care for a client who is unconscious. Which of the following actions by the AP requires intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lowering the side rail risks the unconscious client falling; it should remain up for safety.
Question 5 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: Standing on the stronger (right) side supports the client's weak left side during transfer.