ATI LPN
PN Fundamentals 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hypomagnesemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a positive Chvostek's sign?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A positive Chvostek's sign (twitching of facial muscles when tapping the facial nerve) is associated with hypomagnesemia; assumed as C due to incomplete options.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with feeding a client who has had a stroke. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of dysphagia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A garbled or 'wet' voice indicates difficulty swallowing, a sign of dysphagia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer ampicillin to a school-age child who weighs 55 lb. The provider prescribes 50 mg/kg/day in 4 equal doses. Available is ampicillin oral suspension 125 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer with each dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 12.5 mL
Rationale: 55 lb = 25 kg; 50 mg/kg/day = 1250 mg/day; 1250 mg / 4 doses = 312.5 mg/dose; 312.5 mg / (125 mg/5 mL) = 12.5 mL/dose.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has an ostomy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pressing the skin barrier for 30 seconds ensures adhesion, preventing leakage.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new colostomy. The client refuses to participate in her ostomy care, saying, 'I'm not touching that thing.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking about feelings shows empathy and helps address the client’s concerns.