ATI LPN
ATI LPN n117 fundamentals exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who experienced temporary disorientation following surgery. The nurse should identify that this finding as a manifestation of which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Postoperative delirium causes acute, temporary confusion post-surgery, common in older adults.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing postoperative nausea and vomiting. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications of vomiting?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dehydration is a common complication of vomiting due to significant fluid loss.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about the manifestations of hyperglycemia with a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased thirst (polydipsia) is a classic hyperglycemia symptom due to dehydration from glucose excretion.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has an inadequate dietary intake of fiber. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insufficient fiber causes constipation by reducing bowel movement frequency.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from an older adult client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of hyperglycemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Poor wound healing is a hyperglycemia sign due to impaired immune response.