ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals 2020 NGN Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is checking a client for a pulse deficit after detecting an irregular heart rate. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Counting radial and apical pulses simultaneously with another nurse accurately assesses a pulse deficit, identifying discrepancies due to irregular heartbeats.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for a bladder scan. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: I will place a gel pad directly above your pubic area before I place the probe.' ensures proper ultrasound transmission for accurate bladder scan results.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a prescription for IV therapy. The client tells the nurse that they have numerous allergies. Which of the following allergies should the nurse bring to the attention of the charge nurse prior to the initiation of the therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Latex allergies are critical in a hospital setting where latex is common in supplies like IV tubing, potentially causing severe reactions like anaphylaxis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about carbohydrate counting with a client who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking what the client knows about meal planning assesses baseline knowledge, allowing the nurse to tailor teaching effectively.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a group of clients. The nurse should expect to witness an informed consent for a client who will undergo which of the following procedures?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A paracentesis is an invasive procedure requiring informed consent due to risks like infection or bleeding, unlike the other routine interventions.