ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals 2020 NGN Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of cancer. Which of the following actions by the nurse maintains the client's confidentiality?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Providing information to another nurse at shift change is necessary for care continuity and is an appropriate disclosure within the healthcare team, maintaining confidentiality.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic kidney disease. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings is the priority to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low urine output (60 mL over 3 hours) is a critical finding in chronic kidney disease, indicating potential acute kidney injury or worsening function, requiring immediate attention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a preschooler and must convert the child's weight from pounds to kilograms. The child weighs 30 lb. How many kilograms does the child weigh? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 13.6 kg
Rationale: The correct answer is 13.6 kg.
To convert pounds to kilograms, the formula is weight in pounds divided by 2.2. Given the child's weight is 30 lb, the calculation would be 30 / 2.2 = 13.64 kg. Rounding to the nearest tenth gives us 13.6 kg.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a prescription for IV therapy. The client tells the nurse that they have numerous allergies. Which of the following allergies should the nurse bring to the attention of the charge nurse prior to the initiation of the therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Latex allergies are critical in a hospital setting where latex is common in supplies like IV tubing, potentially causing severe reactions like anaphylaxis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to document information about a client's lower legs, which are swollen with 6 mm edema. Which of the following information should the nurse document?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 3+ pitting edema signifies moderately severe pitting edema with a noticeable indentation that aligns with 6 mm edema, making it the correct documentation.