ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity from a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clamping below the port allows fresh urine to collect for an accurate culture.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform a fecal occult blood test of stool specimens for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urine can contaminate the specimen and affect test accuracy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse at a long-term care facility is caring for an older adult client who has dementia and is at risk for malnutrition. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote an increase in food intake?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Finger foods simplify eating for clients with dementia, increasing intake.
Extract:
Vital Signs
0115:
Tympanic temperature 37.4° C (99.4° F)
Heart rate 95/min
Blood pressure 136/89 mm Hg
Respiratory rate 22/min
Oxygen saturation 95% on room air
1930:
Tympanic temperature 36.9° C (98.4° F)
Heart rate 118/min
Blood pressure 156/94 mm Hg
Respiratory rate 20/min
Oxygen saturation 97% on room air
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client. Click to highlight below the findings that require immediate follow-up.
Correct Answer: D, E
Rationale: D: Irregular heart rate may indicate arrhythmia. E: Hyperactive bowel sounds suggest a gastrointestinal issue.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of newly licensed nurses regarding client confidentiality. In which of the following situations can the nurse disclose health information without the client's written consent?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Disclosure to an interpreter is permitted under HIPAA to facilitate care.