ATI LPN
PN Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a young adult client who is postoperative and requires physical therapy, pain management, and dietary advancement. The nurse enters the client's room and finds them dressing and stating that they are going home. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Explaining discharge protocol ensures safety and informs the client, respecting autonomy.
Choice A is premature without discussion.
Choice B is unethical.
Choice D violates ethics without justification.
Question 2 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: C,D,E
Rationale: Increased constipation (
C), decreased muscle mass (
D), and decreased cough reflex (E) are aging changes due to reduced motility, sarcopenia, and reflex sensitivity.
Choice A is incorrect as circulation often decreases.
Choice B is incorrect as saliva production typically decreases.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing data from a client's medical record. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Type 1 diabetes increases cardiovascular risk via atherosclerosis.
Choice B relates to BP regulation, not a direct risk.
Choice C is normal BMI.
Choice D affects bones, not cardiovascular health.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A home health nurse is reinforcing teaching about dietary needs with the child of a client. They state, 'I don't know what to do because they're not eating.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking about mealtime gathers details for tailored advice, addressing the concern.
Choice A dismisses the issue.
Choice C burdens the child.
Choice D is premature without assessment.