ATI LPN
PN Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to clean a blood spill on a bedside table. Which of the following solutions should the nurse plan to use?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chlorine bleach effectively disinfects bloodborne pathogens per guidelines.
Choice B is for skin, not surfaces.
Choice C is less effective for blood spills.
Choice D is limited against some pathogens.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is dying. One of the client's family members tells the nurse, 'I need to help. What can I do?' Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking about prior experience helps tailor support to the family member’s comfort level and needs.
Choice A may overwhelm them if unprepared.
Choice B shifts focus inappropriately.
Choice D delays addressing their immediate desire to help.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching about fecal occult blood testing with a client. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Urinating prior to collection prevents urine contamination of the stool sample, ensuring test accuracy.
Choice A is incorrect as vitamin C typically doesn’t affect this test unless specified.
Choice B is unnecessary as pork doesn’t universally impact results.
Choice C is incorrect; a small sample is sufficient, and excess can skew results.