ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals Updated 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has crutches regarding the use of the three-point gait. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bearing weight on the unaffected leg is key to the three-point gait, moving crutches and the affected leg together. Crutch tips should be 15 cm from feet, at hip level, with bent arms.
Question 2 of 5
A home health nurse is reinforcing teaching about dietary needs with the son of a client. The son states, 'I don't know what to do because he's not eating.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking about mealtime elicits more information empathetically, aiding assessment. Suggesting a tube is premature, 'why' may seem accusatory, and dismissing the issue invalidates concerns.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication from an ampule. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using a filter needle prevents glass particles from entering the syringe. Injecting air, cleansing after opening, or adding diluent are incorrect for ampule medication administration.
Question 4 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 interference with analysis. Urination should precede collection, specimens should be cool, and more stool (2.5 cm) is needed.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about using guided imagery to manage chronic pain. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of this technique?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Thinking about a pleasant place like a farm is guided imagery, altering pain perception through imagination. Music, tension awareness, and breathing are distraction, mindfulness, and relaxation, respectively.