ATI LPN
ATI LPN fundamentals 2023 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: C
Rationale: Avoiding toilet tissue prevents contamination of the stool specimen with fibers or chemicals.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is inserting an indwelling urinary catheter for a male client. After inserting the catheter 15 cm (6 in), the nurse feels resistance and no urine flows through the catheter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Twisting gently can navigate resistance (e.g., prostate) without forcing or inflating prematurely.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is contributing to a community center's in-service program about early detection of breast cancer. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make for female clients who do not have a family history of breast cancer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Guidelines recommend mammograms starting at 40 for average-risk women.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning to obtain a client's oxygen saturation. Which of the following might influence the result of this test?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nail polish can block the pulse oximeter's light, leading to inaccurate oxygen saturation readings.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assigning a semiprivate room to a client who has herpes zoster. Which of the following roommates is appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A client with prior varicella is immune to herpes zoster (same virus), minimizing transmission risk.