ATI LPN
ATI LPN NS 117 Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Client who has chronic kidney disease
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of hyperkalemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreased deep tendon reflexes (
C) occur in hyperkalemia due to neuromuscular effects. A suggests hypokalemia, B is unrelated, and D indicates respiratory issues.
Extract:
None
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a newly licensed nurse about the function of the large intestine. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The large intestine absorbs liquid to form stool (
B). Vitamin D production (
A) occurs in skin, enzyme secretion (
C) in stomach/small intestine, and reflux prevention (
D) by the esophageal sphincter.
Extract:
School-age child who has respiratory failure due to pneumonia
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a school-age child who has respiratory failure due to pneumonia. Which of the following positions should the nurse encourage to allow maximal lung expansion?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Upright positioning (
A) maximizes lung expansion by aiding diaphragmatic movement. B and C limit expansion, and D is specific to severe ARDS, not general respiratory failure.
Extract:
Client who has respiratory acidosis
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has respiratory acidosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lethargy (
B) results from CO2 buildup impairing brain oxygenation in respiratory acidosis. A indicates alkalosis, C and D are unrelated to this condition.
Extract:
Client has pneumonia. The client's oxygen saturation is 85%
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia. The client's oxygen saturation is 85%. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Raising the head of the bed (
B) improves lung expansion, addressing hypoxia first. A, C, and D are supportive but secondary to positioning for immediate oxygenation.