ATI LPN
LPN ATI Fundamental Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about the use of crutches. Which of the following actions by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Leaning on the crutches for support while standing still is not the correct way to use crutches. It can lead to discomfort and instability. The client should advance the unaffected leg first while climbing stairs when using crutches. This technique ensures better stability and safety during stair ascent. Standing 5 cm (2 in) from the front of a chair before sitting is not directly related to the use of crutches. Bearing weight on the axilla while standing in the tripod position is not the correct way to use crutches. The tripod position is used for resting, not weight bearing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for four clients. Which of the following tasks should the nurse assign to an assistive personnel (AP)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ensuring a client can use crutches before discharge requires clinical judgment and skilled assessment, so it should not be delegated to assistive personnel. Checking a client's ability to swallow following a stroke involves assessing the client's airway and potential risk of aspiration, which is a complex nursing task and should not be delegated to assistive personnel. Obtaining a client's pain rating prior to physical therapy requires understanding the client's pain and its management, which should not be delegated to assistive personnel. Assisting a client to get out of bed after a breathing treatment can be safely delegated to assistive personnel. It involves helping the client move, which is within the scope of their training.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about the use of crutches. Which of the following actions by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Incorrect. Leaning on the crutches for support while standing still is not the correct way to use crutches. It can lead to discomfort and instability. Correct. The client should advance the unaffected leg first while climbing stairs when using crutches. This technique ensures better stability and safety during stair ascent. Incorrect. Standing 5 cm (2 in) from the front of a chair before sitting is not directly related to the use of crutches. Incorrect. Bearing weight on the axilla while standing in the tripod position is not the correct way to use crutches. The tripod position is used for resting, not weight bearing.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a postoperative client who is at risk for thrombus formation. Which of the following interventions should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel (AP)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applying thromboembolic stockings (compression stockings) to the client's legs is a task that can be safely delegated to assistive personnel. The nurse should provide clear instructions on how to apply them properly. Incorrect. Monitoring the circulation in all four extremities requires clinical judgment and skilled assessment, and it should not be delegated to assistive personnel. Incorrect. Recording the condition of the client's skin requires observation and assessment, which should not be delegated to assistive personnel.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about health promotion with a group of young adult clients. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Correct. Regular dental assessments every 6 months are recommended for all individuals, including young adults, to maintain good oral health and detect any potential issues early. Incorrect. Testicular examinations are important for young adult males, but they should be performed monthly as part of testicular self-examination, not every 5 years. Incorrect. Young adult females should have a routine physical examination annually, not every 4 years, to monitor their overall health and address any potential health concerns. Incorrect. While tuberculosis screening is essential in certain populations, such as healthcare workers or individuals at high risk of exposure, a tuberculosis skin test every 3 years is not a standard recommendation for all young adults.