ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is checking for proper placement of a feeding tube. Which of the following methods is the most reliable for verification of tube placement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A chest x-ray is the gold standard for confirming feeding tube placement.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is contributing to planning an interprofessional conference for a client who reports concerns about their BMI of 30. Which of the following members of the interprofessional team should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A dietician addresses BMI concerns through nutritional planning.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who refuses their morning dose of antihypertensive medication. The client tells the nurse, 'I'm not going to take this medication because it makes me sick and dizzy.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Informing about consequences first respects autonomy and may encourage compliance.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching about fecal occult blood testing with a client. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Urinating first prevents urine contamination of the stool specimen.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit receives a telephone call from an individual who identifies himself as the client's employer. The employer asks the nurse about the client's condition. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Protecting confidentiality under HIPAA requires not confirming client presence.