ATI LPN
PN Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is coordinating care of a group of clients with an assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following tasks should the nurse assign to the AP?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Measuring intake and output is within an AP’s scope, requiring documentation, not judgment.
Choice B involves teaching, a nursing role.
Choice C requires assessment skills beyond AP scope.
Choice D involves subjective pain assessment, reserved for nurses.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Preoxygenation prevents hypoxemia during suctioning, a critical step.
Choice A risks harm; suction should be 10-15 seconds.
Choice C is irrelevant.
Choice D damages tissue; suction applies on withdrawal.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing data from a client's medical record. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Type 1 diabetes increases cardiovascular risk via atherosclerosis.
Choice B relates to BP regulation, not a direct risk.
Choice C is normal BMI.
Choice D affects bones, not cardiovascular health.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is showing a newly licensed nurse how to use a mechanical lift. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of this assistive device?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The lift is for clients unable to assist, showing understanding.
Choice A is false; sides are for attachment.
Choice B varies by lift type.
Choice D is incorrect; the lift supports, not the client.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting in creating a plan to reduce environmental stressors for clients in an acute care unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Restricting visitors reduces overstimulation, promoting calm.
Choice A increases stress.
Choice B disrupts continuity.
Choice C may overwhelm clients.