ATI LPN
PN Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is dying. One of the client's family members tells the nurse, 'I need to help. What can I do?' Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking about prior experience helps tailor support to the family member’s comfort level and needs.
Choice A may overwhelm them if unprepared.
Choice B shifts focus inappropriately.
Choice D delays addressing their immediate desire to help.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an older adult client about the aging process. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following physiological changes are part of the aging process? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Increased constipation (
C), decreased muscle mass (
D), and decreased cough reflex (E) are aging changes due to reduced motility, sarcopenia, and reflex sensitivity.
Choice A is incorrect as circulation often decreases.
Choice B is incorrect as saliva production typically decreases.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an older adult client who has urinary incontinence. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Performing pelvic-muscle exercises (Kegels) strengthens bladder support, improving incontinence.
Choice A is incorrect as a fixed 5-hour interval isn’t tailored to individual needs.
Choice B manages symptoms but doesn’t improve the condition.
Choice D is incorrect as citrus juice can irritate the bladder, worsening symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a hearing aid. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when the client reports hearing a whistling sound from the hearing aid?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreasing the volume reduces feedback causing whistling, addressing the issue effectively.
Choice B is for hygiene, not whistling.
Choice C doesn’t resolve the problem and disrupts use.
Choice D risks damage and worsens the issue.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has fecal incontinence. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Moisture barrier ointment protects skin from breakdown due to fecal exposure.
Choice A prevents ulcers but not skin irritation.
Choice B is too harsh.
Choice C worsens moisture issues.