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: Discussing thoughts addresses distraction, fostering communication and understanding.
Choice A is judgmental.
Choice C bypasses the client.
Choice D doesn’t explore the distraction’s cause.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of newly licensed nurses regarding client confidentiality. In which of the following situations can the nurse disclose health information without the client's written consent?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Note: The document’s explanation incorrectly marks A as correct, but per HIPAA, consent is required for employers.
Choice B is correct as interpreters need info for care, allowed under HIPAA without written consent.
Choices C and D require consent or specific conditions.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse who is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of infection control principles?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using disinfectant on equipment prevents pathogen spread, a key infection control measure.
Choice A is insufficient for disinfection.
Choice B isn’t standard unless specified.
Choice C is excessive; clean gloves suffice.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a laminectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when repositioning the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placing a pillow between the legs maintains spinal alignment and reduces pressure on the surgical site during logrolling, essential post-laminectomy.
Choice A isn’t directly relevant to logrolling safety.
Choice B isn’t necessary as semi-Fowler’s isn’t used for logrolling.
Choice C is incorrect as arms above the head don’t aid alignment and may stress the site.