ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals 2020 NGN Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing care to four clients in an acute care setting. The nurse should identify that which of the following client statements presents an ethical dilemma?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Please don't tell my doctor, but I am taking my partner's oxycodone.' presents an ethical dilemma due to illegal and harmful behavior, balancing confidentiality with duty to protect.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility is collecting admission data from a client who uses a hearing aid. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Choosing a private room minimizes background noise, ensuring effective communication for a client with a hearing aid.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is checking a client for a pulse deficit after detecting an irregular heart rate. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Counting radial and apical pulses simultaneously with another nurse accurately assesses a pulse deficit, identifying discrepancies due to irregular heartbeats.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for a bladder scan. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: I will place a gel pad directly above your pubic area before I place the probe.' ensures proper ultrasound transmission for accurate bladder scan results.
Question 5 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.