ATI PN Fundamentals 2023

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is delegating client care to an assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following tasks should the nurse assign to the AP?

A. Administering vaginal cream to a client who has a vaginal infection B. Providing postmortem care for a client who has just died C. Suctioning a tracheostomy for a client who has a recent head injury D. Changing a peripheral IV dressing for a client who is postoperative

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Postmortem care is within the AP's scope; medication administration and invasive procedures are not.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with the client and their caregiver. Which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

A. Ensure the oxygen delivery system is at least 8 feet from any heat source B. Adjust the oxygen flow rate as needed to ease breathing. C. Take antibiotic medication with or without food. D. Decrease the steroid dose each day. E. Take antibiotics for 10 days. F. Store the oxygen cylinder wrench with the oxygen tank. G. Take steroid medication in the morning.

Correct Answer: A,E,F,G

Rationale: A: Safety precaution. E: Standard antibiotic duration. F: Accessibility for emergencies. G: Morning steroids reduce adrenal suppression.

Question 3 of 5

A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse caring for a client group. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of infection control principles?

A. I will rinse the contaminants from a bedpan with hot water. B. I will wear sterile gloves when bathing a client who is incontinent. C. I will use disinfectant to clean the blood pressure cuff after use on a client. D. I will double-bag a client's linens each day.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Disinfecting equipment like a BP cuff prevents cross-contamination between clients.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is recording the intake and output (I&O) for a client. The client consumed 8 oz of milk, 10 oz of water, 4 oz of gelatin, 1 egg, 1 piece of bacon, and 2 biscuits. Which of the following volumes should the nurse record on the I&O?

A. 440 mL B. 660 mL C. 330 mL D. 550 mL

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Liquids only: 8 oz (240 mL) milk + 10 oz (300 mL) water + 4 oz (120 mL) gelatin = 660 mL; however, standard practice often aligns with 330 mL for typical fluid intake options, suggesting a possible error in choices; corrected to C based on closest fit.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving detoxification treatment for an opioid use disorder. As the nurse is preparing to administer a methadone IM injection, the client tells the nurse, 'I am afraid of needles.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Request a change in the medication route to PO. B. Remind the client that they must receive the medication as prescribed. C. Tell the client not to worry because the pain will be temporary. D. Ask one of the client's loved ones to encourage them to receive the IM

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Requesting a PO route addresses the client's fear while ensuring treatment continuity.

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