ATI LPN
ATI LPN fundamentals 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who requires a sterile dressing change. The nurse should recognize that the surgical field has been contaminated if which of the following actions occur?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pouring with the bottle over the field risks contamination from the non-sterile bottle.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a BMI of 29. The nurse should document that the client is in which of the following weight categories?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A BMI of 25-29.9 is classified as overweight; 30+ is obese.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication from an ampule. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A filter needle prevents glass particles from being drawn into the syringe from the ampule.
Question 4 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: Educating about consequences first respects autonomy and may encourage compliance.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client and observes a nurse from another unit reviewing the client's medical record. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reminding the nurse about confidentiality reinforces HIPAA compliance without escalating unnecessarily.