ATI LPN
PN Fundamentals 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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, combined with other identifiers like name and birthdate, ensures positive patient identification.
Question 2 of 5
A charge nurse on a long-term care unit is working with an assistive personnel who states, 'I am tired of all the changes on this unit. If things don't improve soon, I'm requesting a transfer.' Which of the following responses should the charge nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reflective listening acknowledges the AP’s feelings and encourages discussion.
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: Poorly fitting dentures can impair nutrition, posing an immediate health risk.
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: A
Rationale: Pouring solution with the bottle over the field risks contamination from touch or splash.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is immobile and has a potential deep-vein thrombosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calf swelling is a common sign of deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) and requires immediate reporting due to risk of complications.