ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals 2023 Questions
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?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Postmortem care is within the AP's scope; medication administration and invasive procedures are not.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new colostomy. The client refuses to participate in her ostomy care, saying, 'I'm not touching that thing.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exploring feelings helps address emotional barriers to self-care.
Extract:
Nurses'Notes
Day 1:
Client reports to clinic following trip to emergency department (ED) after a fall at home. Reports slipping
on a floor rug and hurting left ankle.
ray report taken in ED shows left lateral malleolus fracture. Removable boot immobilizer in place, using
a cane for assistance in ambulating
Boot immobilizer removed, left ankle with edema +2. Client reports pain as 6 on a scale of 0 to 10.
Client states they were prescribed pain medication by ED provider. Client lives alone.
Reports being "down to 1⁄2 pack of cigarettes, least 3 cups of coffee daily. States their mother was
always breaking something.
Day 3:
Bone Mineral Density DEXA scan -3.8 (-1 or above)
Question 3 of 5
Based on the client's laboratory and diagnostic results, indicate which of the following provider prescriptions the nurse should expect. A nurse in a provider's clinic is assisting in the care of an older adult female client. For each provider prescription click to specify if the provider prescription is expected or unexpected for the client. There must be at least 1 selection in every row. There does not need to be a selection in every column.
| Options | Expected | Unexpected |
|---|---|---|
| Physical therapy for muscle-strengthening and balance-training | ||
| Calcium 1500 mg po once daily on empty stomach | ||
| Vitamin D supplement 2,500 units daily | ||
| Home health evaluation of home safety | ||
| Increase caffeine intake | ||
| Increase daily sun exposure |
Correct Answer: A, B, C, D
Rationale: A: Improves strength and reduces fall risk. B, C: Address osteoporosis (DEXA -3.8). D: Ensures safe environment.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is observing an assistive personnel (AP) provide postmortem care for a client prior to visitation by their loved ones. Which of the following actions by the AP requires intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Removing dentures distorts facial appearance, requiring intervention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform a fecal occult blood test of stool specimens for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urine can contaminate the specimen and affect test accuracy.