ATI LPN
PN Fundamentals 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to set up a sterile field to change a sterile dressing on a client's abdominal wound. Identify the sequence of steps the nurse should take.
Correct Answer: D,E,A,C,B
Rationale: D: Set up surface. E: Remove cover. A: Open outermost flap. C: Open side flaps. B: Open innermost flap maintains sterility.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hypomagnesemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a positive Chvostek's sign?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A positive Chvostek's sign (twitching of facial muscles when tapping the facial nerve) is associated with hypomagnesemia; assumed as C due to incomplete options.
Question 4 of 5
The client is at risk for developing ___ as evidenced by the client's ___
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: A: Chemotherapy lowers immunity, increasing infection risk. B: Decreased WBC count (4,000/mm³) indicates leukopenia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client who reports vomiting and diarrhea for 2 days. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vomiting and diarrhea cause sodium loss, leading to hyponatremia.