ATI LPN
PN Fundamentals 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and is preparing to walk for the first time in several days. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client to prevent orthostatic hypotension?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dangling legs allows gradual blood pressure adjustment, preventing orthostatic hypotension.
Question 2 of 5
A charge nurse on a long-term care unit is working with an assistive personnel who states, 'I am tired of all the changes on this unit. If things don't improve soon, I'm requesting a transfer.' Which of the following responses should the charge nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reflective listening acknowledges the AP’s feelings and encourages discussion.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is immobile and has a potential deep-vein thrombosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calf swelling is a common sign of deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) and requires immediate reporting due to risk of complications.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing a teaching plan regarding proper lifting with a client. Which of the following strategies should the nurse include to prevent back injury when lifting an object?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tightening abdominal muscles stabilizes the core, reducing back strain.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to set up a sterile field to change a sterile dressing on a client's abdominal wound. Identify the sequence of steps the nurse should take.
Correct Answer: D,E,A,C,B
Rationale: D: Set up surface. E: Remove cover. A: Open outermost flap. C: Open side flaps. B: Open innermost flap maintains sterility.