ATI LPN
PN Fundamentals 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a male client who has an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Keeping the drainage bag below waist level prevents backflow and reduces infection risk.
Question 2 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: A fan circulates air, relieving dyspnea by enhancing the feeling of airflow.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer ampicillin to a school-age child who weighs 55 lb. The provider prescribes 50 mg/kg/day in 4 equal doses. Available is ampicillin oral suspension 125 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer with each dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 12.5 mL
Rationale: 55 lb = 25 kg; 50 mg/kg/day = 1250 mg/day; 1250 mg / 4 doses = 312.5 mg/dose; 312.5 mg / (125 mg/5 mL) = 12.5 mL/dose.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing data from a client's medical record. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Type 1 diabetes increases cardiovascular risk due to chronic hyperglycemia damaging blood vessels.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness. The client asks what type of care will be provided as death approaches. Which of the following statements should the nurse make first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking about expectations establishes a foundation for personalized end-of-life care planning.