ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals 2023 NS117 Winter 2023 Monroe College NY PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia and has been receiving oxygen therapy for several days. When collecting data from the client, the nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication of an adverse effect of oxygen therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cracks in oral mucous membranes indicate dryness from oxygen therapy, an adverse effect due to reduced moisture.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at risk for hypokalemia. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following foods is the best source of potassium?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A baked potato provides 941 mg of potassium, the highest among the options, making it the best source.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has respiratory alkalosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Numbness of fingers indicates hypocalcemia due to alkalosis, as calcium binds to proteins and becomes less available.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a stool guaiac test. The client asks the nurse about the purpose of the test. The nurse should respond by stating that the stool guaiac is testing for which of the following findings in the client's feces?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The stool guaiac test detects blood in the feces by reacting with hemoglobin, indicating potential gastrointestinal bleeding.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has urinary retention. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Leakage of urine indicates bladder overdistension and inability to empty completely, a common sign of urinary retention.