ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals 2023 Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who refuses their morning dose of antihypertensive medication. The client tells the nurse, 'I'm not going to take this medication because it makes me sick and dizzy.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Informing about consequences first respects autonomy and may encourage compliance.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a laminectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when repositioning the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A pillow maintains spinal alignment during logrolling post-laminectomy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit receives a telephone call from an individual who identifies himself as the client's employer. The employer asks the nurse about the client's condition. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This response protects confidentiality under HIPAA by not disclosing client presence.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had an indwelling urinary catheter inserted 3 days ago. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Securing the catheter prevents movement and reduces infection risk.
Question 5 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: B,C,D
Rationale: B: Reduced motility causes constipation. C: Sarcopenia reduces muscle mass. D: Weaker cough reflex increases aspiration risk.