ATI LPN
PN Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. For which of the following situations should the nurse complete an incident report? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Burns (
A) and falls (
C) require incident reports for safety review.
Choice B doesn’t typically need one unless facility-related.
Choice D is a service issue, not an incident unless harmful.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility is preparing to administer medications to a client who has advanced dementia and does not have an identification band. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to verify the client's identity?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reviewing a photograph ensures accurate identification, reliable with dementia.
Choices A and B are unreliable due to memory issues.
Choice C risks error if personnel aren’t familiar.
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: A
Rationale: Using a filter needle prevents glass particles from being aspirated into the syringe, ensuring safe administration.
Choice B is incorrect as ampules contain pre-measured doses not requiring dilution.
Choice C is unnecessary since the opened ampule’s contents are sterile, and swabbing doesn’t remove glass.
Choice D is incorrect as injecting air isn’t needed and could spill medication or affect dosing.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory reports of four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse expect to have a positive fecal occult blood test?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ulcerative colitis causes colon bleeding, detectable by fecal occult test.
Choice B affects the mouth, not GI tract.
Choice C rarely causes bleeding.
Choice D involves the gallbladder, not GI bleeding.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about how to collect a stool specimen. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding toilet tissue in the bedpan prevents contamination, ensuring accurate results.
Choice A doesn’t prevent contamination during collection.
Choice B is incorrect as sample size varies by test.
Choice C risks altering the sample; room temperature is standard.