ATI LPN
ATI LPN fundamentals 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is inserting an indwelling urinary catheter for a male client. After inserting the catheter 15 cm (6 in), the nurse feels resistance and no urine flows through the catheter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Twisting gently can navigate resistance (e.g., prostate) without forcing or inflating prematurely.
Question 2 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: B
Rationale: Measuring intake and output is within the AP's scope; assessment and teaching are nurse responsibilities.
Question 3 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: B
Rationale: Exploring feelings addresses emotional barriers, promoting eventual acceptance of care.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who requires a sterile dressing change. The nurse should recognize that the surgical field has been contaminated if which of the following actions occur?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pouring with the bottle over the field risks contamination from the non-sterile bottle.
Question 5 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: B
Rationale: Type 1 diabetes increases cardiovascular risk due to chronic hyperglycemia affecting blood vessels.