ATI LPN
LPN ATI Fundamental Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing preoperative teaching with a client who speaks a different language than the nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ask a family member who speaks the client’s primary language to interpret: While involving family members may seem helpful, it is not the most effective way to ensure accurate and complete communication. There may be language barriers or misunderstandings. Plan a long teaching session initially to introduce the necessary material: Lengthy teaching sessions may overwhelm the client and reduce their ability to absorb and retain information, especially when there is a language barrier. Provide the least important information first: This approach is not recommended because it does not prioritize the client’s understanding of essential preoperative instructions. Provide handouts written in the client’s primary language: Correct. Providing written materials in the client’s primary language allows them to review the information at their own pace and increases the likelihood of understanding important preoperative instructions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is moving a client up in bed with the assistance of a second nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standing facing the center of the bed at the client’s side allows the nurse to maintain proper body mechanics and use their body weight to assist in moving the client. Placing feet apart with the foot nearest the head of the client’s bed in front of the other foot also helps the nurse maintain stability and leverage while moving the client. Keeping knees and hips straight while bending at the waist toward the client is incorrect body mechanics and can put a strain on the nurse’s back. Encouraging the client to keep their legs straight and remain still is not appropriate. The client should be actively involved in the movement, assisting as much as possible, to ensure their safety and cooperation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing preoperative teaching with a client who speaks a different language than the nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ask a family member who speaks the client’s primary language to interpret: While involving family members may seem helpful, it is not the most effective way to ensure accurate and complete communication. There may be language barriers or misunderstandings. Plan a long teaching session initially to introduce the necessary material: Lengthy teaching sessions may overwhelm the client and reduce their ability to absorb and retain information, especially when there is a language barrier. Provide the least important information first: This approach is not recommended because it does not prioritize the client’s understanding of essential preoperative instructions. Provide handouts written in the client’s primary language: Correct. Providing written materials in the client’s primary language allows them to review the information at their own pace and increases the likelihood of understanding important preoperative instructions.
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 to prevent urinary tract infections?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Empty the urine drainage bag every 12 hours: While it’s essential to empty the urine drainage bag regularly to prevent it from becoming too full, emptying it every 12 hours alone is not sufficient to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Drain the urine from the tubing before ambulation: Correct. Before the client ambulates or moves, the nurse should ensure that the urinary catheter’s tubing is emptied. This prevents urine from flowing back into the bladder, reducing the risk of UTIs. Use clean technique for urine specimen collection: While using clean technique during urine specimen collection is important for preventing contamination, it is not the primary action needed to prevent UTIs in a client with an indwelling urinary catheter. Hang the urine drainage bag at the level of the bladder: While proper positioning of the drainage bag is essential for optimal urine flow and to prevent backflow, it alone is not sufficient to prevent UTIs.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has metastatic cancer and practices Catholicism. The client asks the nurse to discuss the afterlife with them. Which of the following statements by the nurse assists in meeting the client’s spiritual needs?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tell me what the afterlife means to you.' Correct. This response demonstrates active listening and encourages the client to share their beliefs and feelings about the afterlife, providing the client with an opportunity for spiritual expression and understanding. 'You should discuss the afterlife with your priest.' While discussing spiritual matters with a religious leader can be valuable, this response does not directly address the client’s request for the nurse to discuss the afterlife with them. 'Keep praying. A miracle could happen.' This response may not fully address the client’s need to discuss their beliefs about the afterlife. It focuses on hope but does not actively engage in the client’s spiritual conversation. 'Maybe your condition will lead you closer to God.' While offering comfort, this response may not meet the client’s request to discuss the afterlife directly.