ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Exam IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports a state of increasing anxiety and the inability to sleep and concentrate. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This empathetic response acknowledges the client's feelings, builds rapport, and encourages further discussion, making it the most therapeutic option.
Question 2 of 5
When assessing a client's abdomen, particularly for 'stomach pain,' the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Auscultation precedes palpation and percussion to avoid altering bowel sounds, ensuring an accurate initial assessment of abdominal activity.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse has accidentally punctured his finger with a needle he used to give an IM injection to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Immediate washing with soap and water is the critical first action to reduce pathogen exposure after a needlestick injury.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. For which of the following tasks should the nurse plan to wear protective eye equipment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Suctioning a tracheostomy tube carries a high risk of forceful secretion expulsion, necessitating eye protection to prevent mucous membrane exposure.
Question 5 of 5
Before palpating the abdomen during an assessment, the nurse should do which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Auscultation before palpation ensures bowel sounds are not altered by manipulation, providing an accurate assessment.