ATI LPN
PN Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about blood glucose monitoring. The client becomes quiet and appears distracted while the nurse is providing the instructions. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Talking about thoughts invites dialogue, addressing distraction effectively.
Choice A risks defensiveness.
Choice C undermines autonomy.
Choice D misses underlying concerns.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory reports of four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse expect to have a positive fecal occult blood test?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ulcerative colitis causes colon bleeding, detectable by fecal occult test.
Choice B affects the mouth, not GI tract.
Choice C rarely causes bleeding.
Choice D involves the gallbladder, not GI bleeding.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication from an ampule. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A filter needle prevents glass shards from entering the syringe, critical for safety.
Choice B is incorrect as adding diluent alters the pre-measured dose.
Choice C is incorrect since cleansing post-opening doesn’t address glass contamination and the interior is sterile.
Choice D is incorrect as injecting air isn’t standard and could compromise the medication.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is transferring a client to another unit. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the transfer report?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sulfa allergy is critical clinical info for safe care.
Choice A is subjective.
Choice C is less urgent.
Choice D is relevant but secondary unless abnormal.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about how to collect a stool specimen. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding toilet tissue in the bedpan prevents contamination, ensuring accurate results.
Choice A doesn’t prevent contamination during collection.
Choice B is incorrect as sample size varies by test.
Choice C risks altering the sample; room temperature is standard.