ATI LPN
ATI LPN NS 117 Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Client has urinary leakage due to nerve damage following a spinal cord injury
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has urinary leakage due to nerve damage following a spinal cord injury. The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following types of urinary incontinence?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reflex incontinence (
A) results from involuntary bladder contractions due to nerve damage, typical in spinal cord injuries. B occurs with physical pressure, C with sudden urges, and D with bladder overfilling, none matching the scenario.
Extract:
Client who is at risk for hypokalemia
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 (
B) has ~900 mg potassium, more than banana (~450 mg), avocado (~485 mg), or spinach (~420 mg), making it the best source.
Extract:
None
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a newly licensed nurse about the function of the large intestine. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The large intestine absorbs liquid to form stool (
B). Vitamin D production (
A) occurs in skin, enzyme secretion (
C) in stomach/small intestine, and reflux prevention (
D) by the esophageal sphincter.
Extract:
Client who has COPD
Question 4 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 who has had diarrhea for several days
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has had diarrhea for several days. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diarrhea causes fluid loss, leading to dehydration (
A). B suggests peritonitis, C is less likely than fever, and D contrasts with hyperactive sounds in diarrhea.