ATI LPN
ATI LPN NS 117 Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Client who has COPD
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has COPD. The nurse should identify the client is at risk for which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: COPD causes CO2 retention, leading to respiratory acidosis (
A). B, C, and D result from different physiological issues.
Extract:
Client has pneumonia. The client's oxygen saturation is 85%
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia. The client's oxygen saturation is 85%. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Raising the head of the bed (
B) improves lung expansion, addressing hypoxia first. A, C, and D are supportive but secondary to positioning for immediate oxygenation.
Extract:
Client who has COPD
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has COPD. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Barrel chest (
B) results from lung hyperinflation in COPD. A occurs late-stage, C indicates anemia, and D relates to pleuritis.
Extract:
Client who has diabetic ketoacidosis and hypoxia
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who has diabetic ketoacidosis and hypoxia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypoxia is life-threatening; supplemental oxygen (
B) is the priority per ABCs. Glucose checks (
A), fluids (
C), and insulin (
D) are critical for DKA but secondary to oxygenation.
Extract:
Older adult client
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client. The client has an increased risk for dehydration due to which of the following physiological changes that can occur with aging?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreased kidney function (
B) impairs fluid balance, increasing dehydration risk in older adults. A often involves increased blood pressure, C decreases with age, and D reduces, but none directly cause dehydration risk.