ATI LPN
ATI LPN NS 117 Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Client who has had diarrhea for several days
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has had diarrhea for several days. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diarrhea causes fluid loss, leading to dehydration (
A). B suggests peritonitis, C is less likely than fever, and D contrasts with hyperactive sounds in diarrhea.
Extract:
Adolescent who is paralyzed from the waist down following a spinal cord injury
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about elimination with an adolescent who is paralyzed from the waist down following a spinal cord injury. Which of the following statements by the adolescent indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Catheterizing twice daily (
C) is insufficient for neurogenic bladder, risking retention; every 4–6 hours is standard. A, B, and D support healthy elimination practices.
Extract:
Client who is at risk for hypokalemia
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at risk for hypokalemia. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following foods is the best source of potassium?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A baked potato (
B) has ~900 mg potassium, more than banana (~450 mg), avocado (~485 mg), or spinach (~420 mg), making it the best source.
Extract:
None
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sterile gloves (
B) maintain asepsis, preventing UTIs during catheter insertion. A compromises cleanliness, C risks balloon damage, and D is unsafe as only water-based lubricants are appropriate.
Extract:
Client who has COPD
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has COPD. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Barrel chest (
B) results from lung hyperinflation in COPD. A occurs late-stage, C indicates anemia, and D relates to pleuritis.