ATI LPN
PN Fundamentals 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new colostomy. The client refuses to participate in her ostomy care, saying, 'I'm not touching that thing.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking about feelings shows empathy and helps address the client’s concerns.
Question 2 of 5
A charge nurse on a long-term care unit is working with an assistive personnel who states, 'I am tired of all the changes on this unit. If things don't improve soon, I'm requesting a transfer.' Which of the following responses should the charge nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reflective listening acknowledges the AP’s feelings and encourages discussion.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assigning a semiprivate room to a client who has herpes zoster. Which of the following roommates is appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A client with prior varicella is immune to herpes zoster, caused by the same virus.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is experiencing dysphagia following a recent stroke. The nurse should initiate a referral to which of the following interprofessional team members?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A speech-language pathologist is specifically trained to evaluate and treat swallowing disorders (dysphagia), which makes them the appropriate specialist for this referral.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who requires a sterile dressing change. The nurse should recognize that the surgical field has been contaminated if which of the following actions occur?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pouring solution with the bottle over the field risks contamination from touch or splash.