ATI LPN
ATI PN fundamentals 2023 Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client about bowel elimination. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a risk for impaired bowel elimination?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Opioids slow bowel motility, increasing constipation risk, unlike fiber-rich foods or hydration.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and is preparing to walk for the first time in several days. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client to prevent orthostatic hypotension?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dangling legs before standing allows gradual adjustment to upright posture, minimizing orthostatic hypotension risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to set up a sterile field to change a sterile dressing on a client's abdominal wound. Identify the sequence of steps the nurse should take.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: This sequence (A,B,C,D,E) maintains sterility by preparing, opening away, and avoiding contamination.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is immobile and has a potential deep-vein thrombosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calf swelling is a key sign of DVT, indicating possible venous obstruction needing urgent evaluation.
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: D
Rationale: Gentle twisting can navigate urethral obstructions safely without causing trauma.