ATI LPN
ATI LPN fundamentals 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adult client who has a developmental disability. The client requires an emergency appendectomy, and the staff cannot reach the appointed guardian. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Implied consent applies in emergencies when the guardian is unavailable, allowing life-saving treatment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with feeding a client who has had a stroke. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of dysphagia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A garbled voice post-stroke indicates swallowing difficulty, a dysphagia sign.
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 reinforcing teaching with a client about using guided imagery to manage chronic pain. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of this technique?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Guided imagery involves visualizing a calming scene (e.g., a farm) to distract from pain.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is inserting an indwelling urinary catheter for a male client. After inserting the catheter 15 cm (6 in), the nurse feels resistance and no urine flows through the catheter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Twisting gently can navigate resistance (e.g., prostate) without forcing or inflating prematurely.