ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals 2020 NGN Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to obtain a client's vital signs. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when washing their hands?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: After washing and drying hands, turning off the faucet with a clean paper towel is recommended to avoid recontaminating the clean hands.
Touching the faucet directly with clean hands could potentially transfer pathogens back onto the hands.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is at risk for developing foot drop due to immobility. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend to include in the plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Supporting the client's feet with foot boots is appropriate as they hold the foot in a dorsiflexed position, preventing foot drop due to immobility.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a prescription for IV therapy. The client tells the nurse that they have numerous allergies. Which of the following allergies should the nurse bring to the attention of the charge nurse prior to the initiation of the therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Latex allergies are critical in a hospital setting where latex is common in supplies like IV tubing, potentially causing severe reactions like anaphylaxis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Emptying the drainage bag when it is three-fourths full prevents backflow and reduces infection risk, making it the correct action for catheter care.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is providing care for a client who has minimal exposure to sunlight. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking vitamin D supplements is appropriate since minimal sunlight exposure can lead to vitamin D deficiency, and supplements address this effectively.