ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals 2020 NGN Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia following a stroke. Which of the following interventions should the nurse use when feeding the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Instructing the client to tilt their head forward facilitates safer swallowing, reducing aspiration risk in dysphagia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a group of clients. The nurse should expect to witness an informed consent for a client who will undergo which of the following procedures?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A paracentesis is an invasive procedure requiring informed consent due to risks like infection or bleeding, unlike the other routine interventions.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to remove staples from a client's incision. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Removing the staple from the skin only after both sides are visible ensures proper removal without causing unnecessary trauma or discomfort to the patient, allowing for a smooth and controlled extraction.
Question 4 of 5
A client who is scheduled to undergo surgery tells the nurse that they do not understand the procedure and are reconsidering their decision to have it. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Notifying the charge nurse ensures the client's concerns are addressed by the surgeon, respecting their autonomy and need for informed consent.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse and an assistive personnel (AP) are providing postmortem care for a deceased client before visitation by the family. Which of the following actions by the AP requires intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Removing dentures requires intervention as they should stay in place to maintain the deceased's natural facial appearance.