ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is contributing to a community center's in-service program about early detection of breast cancer. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make for female clients who do not have a family history of breast cancer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Annual clinical breast exams are recommended starting at age 30 for early detection.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse use as a client identifier?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A photograph is a reliable identifier per safety standards.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client who lives alone. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sedentary lifestyle is a priority as it poses immediate health risks like thrombosis or muscle atrophy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client. Click to highlight below the findings that require immediate follow-up.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An irregular heart rate (
D) requires immediate follow-up due to potential arrhythmia risks.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is collecting data from a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery. The client's BP was 126/72 mm Hg 15 min ago. The nurse now finds that the client's BP is 176/96 mm Hg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Measuring in the other arm verifies the sudden BP increase, ruling out measurement error.