ATI LPN
PN Fundamentals 2023 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: B
Rationale: Opioids slow bowel motility, increasing constipation risk.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is experiencing dysphagia following a recent stroke. The nurse should initiate a referral to which of the following interprofessional team members?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A speech-language pathologist is specifically trained to evaluate and treat swallowing disorders (dysphagia), which makes them the appropriate specialist for this referral.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assigning a semiprivate room to a client who has herpes zoster. Which of the following roommates is appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A client with prior varicella is immune to herpes zoster, caused by the same virus.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about dietary needs with the child of a client. They state, 'I don't know what to do because they're not eating.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exploring mealtime details provides insight into the client’s eating issues.
Question 5 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: B
Rationale: Dangling legs allows gradual blood pressure adjustment, preventing orthostatic hypotension.