ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals of Nursing 2020 with NGN Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is receiving IV fluid replacement to treat diarrhea but now has oliguria. Laboratory results include a potassium level of 5.6 mEq/L. The nurse should report which of the following findings to the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Palpitations signal potential cardiac arrhythmias from hyperkalemia, needing urgent reporting. Other symptoms are less immediately critical.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions with a client who is walking with crutches. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the instructions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Advancing crutches first on stairs is correct technique. Straight elbows, hand grip weight, and no shoes increase risk or instability.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who speaks a different language than the nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A medical interpreter ensures accurate translation, critical for discharge instructions. Partners may miss details, another nurse may not be available, and gestures lack precision.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a hearing aid. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when the client reports hearing a whistling sound from the hearing aid?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Whistling (feedback) often results from high volume; lowering it helps. Turning off doesn't fix it, alcohol or water can damage the device.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse observes an assistive personnel (AP) perform mouth care for a client who is unconscious. Which of the following actions by the AP requires intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using fingers to open the mouth risks injury; a safer method like a tongue depressor is preferred. Other actions enhance safety and hygiene.