ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing end-of-life care to a client who is experiencing dyspnea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Repositioning helps relieve dyspnea by improving lung expansion and comfort.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adult client who has acute lymphocytic leukemia. The client is refusing blood products. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acknowledging the client's decision respects their autonomy and opens a dialogue.
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: Sedentary lifestyle is a priority as it poses immediate health risks like thrombosis or muscle atrophy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning to obtain a client's oxygen saturation. Which of the following might influence the result of this test?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nail polish can interfere with pulse oximetry readings by absorbing light.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adult client who has a developmental disability. The client requires an emergency appendectomy, and the staff cannot reach the appointed guardian. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In emergencies, implied consent is appropriate when the guardian is unavailable.