ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals 2023 NS117 Winter 2023 Monroe College NY PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about foods and beverages that can cause diarrhea. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Caffeinated beverages stimulate intestinal motility and increase fluid loss, contributing to diarrhea.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who reports constipation. Which of the following should the nurse discuss as causes of constipation?
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Ignoring the urge hardens stool, and excessive laxative use causes dependency, both leading to constipation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has nausea and is vomiting. The nurse should identify that the client is at risk for which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Metabolic alkalosis is a condition in which the blood pH is elevated due to an excess of bicarbonate or a loss of acid. It can be caused by nausea and vomiting, as they result in the loss of gastric acid and the retention of bicarbonate.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is implementing a bladder-training program for a client. For which of the following actions by the assistive personnel (AP) who is helping with the client's care should the nurse intervene?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Urinating whenever the urge occurs undermines bladder training, which aims to improve control, not immediate response.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has oxygen toxicity. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Muscle twitching is a sign of central nervous system oxygen toxicity, which can occur when breathing high concentrations of oxygen under pressure. It can also cause seizures, confusion, and loss of consciousness.