ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Exam II Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a patient with pneumonia who has been on oxygen therapy for several days
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with pneumonia who has been on oxygen therapy for several days. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse recognize as a potential adverse effect of oxygen therapy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cracks in the oral mucous membranes can occur as a result of oxygen therapy. Oxygen can dry out the mucous membranes, leading to discomfort and potential cracking.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a postoperative patient following abdominal surgery. The surgeon has prescribed a clear liquid diet
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a postoperative patient following abdominal surgery. The surgeon has prescribed a clear liquid diet. Which of the following items should the nurse include on the patient's lunch tray?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cranberry juice is an acceptable component of a clear liquid diet. Clear liquid diets are often prescribed postoperatively as they are easy to digest and leave no residue in the digestive tract.
Extract:
A nurse is at a social event when another guest suddenly coughs weakly once, grasps her throat with her hands, and is unable to speak
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is at a social event when another guest suddenly coughs weakly once, grasps her throat with her hands, and is unable to speak. What action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Heimlich maneuver is the correct response when someone is choking. The guest's symptoms of a weak cough, inability to speak, and grasping the throat are classic signs of choking.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer vitamin K intramuscularly to a newborn
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer vitamin K intramuscularly to a newborn. Which of the following muscles should the nurse use for the injection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The vastus lateralis muscle is the preferred site for intramuscular injections in newborns. It is the most developed muscle in this age group and is free of major nerves and blood vessels.
Extract:
A nurse has delegated the application of wrist restraints to an assistive personnel (AP) for a confused patient. The AP has padded the wrist restraints and secured the straps to the bed frame with a double knot
Question 5 of 5
A nurse has delegated the application of wrist restraints to an assistive personnel (AP) for a confused patient. The AP has padded the wrist restraints and secured the straps to the bed frame with a double knot. What action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Restraints should be tied with a slipknot to allow for quick release if necessary. A double knot may be difficult to untie quickly in an emergency.