ATI LPN
ATI LPN n117 fundamentals exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pneumonia is a primary concern in dysphagia due to aspiration risk, potentially leading to infection.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a client who is on a low potassium diet. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Salt substitutes contain potassium chloride, increasing potassium intake, which should be avoided.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing postoperative nausea and vomiting. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications of vomiting?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dehydration is a significant risk from vomiting due to fluid and electrolyte loss.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about how to use an incentive spirometer with a client. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Holding breath for up to 7 seconds maximizes lung expansion, a key goal of incentive spirometry.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in a long-term care facility who is receiving enteral feedings via an NG tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take prior to administering the tube feeding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Testing gastric aspirate pH confirms NG tube placement in the stomach (pH 1-4).