ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals 2023 Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has diabetes mellitus. The nurse should ask which of the following to determine the client's ability to provide foot self-hygiene?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This directly assesses ability to perform foot care, critical for diabetes management.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is postoperative following a hip arthroplasty in the orthopedic unit. The primary health care provider has prescribed pain management and positioning strategies to prevent complications. Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options. The client is at risk for developing ___ due to ___.
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: A: Opioids slow bowel motility. B: Common side effect of pain management.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer sucralfate 80 mg/kg/day to divide into four doses per day to a child who weighs 35 kg. The amount available is sucralfate oral suspension 1 g/10 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 7 mL
Rationale: 35 kg × 80 mg/kg/day = 2800 mg/day; 2800 mg ÷ 4 = 700 mg/dose; 700 mg ÷ (1000 mg/10 mL) = 7 mL/dose.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about advance directives with a client who has terminal colorectal cancer. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This reflects understanding that advance directives allow care choices while capable.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about end-of-life care with the partner of a client. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hearing may persist, so speaking provides comfort and connection.