ATI LPN
ATI LPN NS 117 Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Client reports constipation
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client has reports constipation. Which of the following should the nurse discuss as causes of constipation? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: A: Ignoring urges leads to harder stools. C: Overuse of laxatives causes dependence, reducing motility. E: Low fluids harden stools. B promotes motility, preventing constipation. D, with adequate fluids, alleviates it.
Extract:
None
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about obtaining a fecal occult blood test from a client. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Waiting 30 seconds (
D) ensures accurate reaction for blood detection. A risks contamination, B reduces accuracy, and C varies by kit instructions.
Extract:
Client who has diabetic ketoacidosis and hypoxia
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who has diabetic ketoacidosis and hypoxia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypoxia is life-threatening; supplemental oxygen (
B) is the priority per ABCs. Glucose checks (
A), fluids (
C), and insulin (
D) are critical for DKA but secondary to oxygenation.
Extract:
Client who has constipation
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a client who has constipation. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increasing fluid intake (
D) softens stools, aiding bowel movements. A worsens constipation, B reduces motility, and C disrupts routine.
Extract:
Client has pneumonia and has been receiving oxygen therapy for several days
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia and has been receiving oxygen therapy for several days. When collecting data from the client, the nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication of an adverse effect of oxygen therapy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prolonged oxygen therapy can dry mucous membranes, causing cracks (
D), increasing infection risk. A indicates hypoxia, B relates to pneumonia, and C suggests dehydration, not oxygen therapy effects.