ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals Updated 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the adult children of a client who is receiving palliative care. Which of the following statements by one of the adult children indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Palliative care includes emotional support for families, which this statement reflects. Resuscitation contradicts palliative goals, and avoiding discussion or spiritual support misunderstands the holistic approach.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is disinfecting the room of a client who has a Clostridium difficile infection. Which of the following solutions should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chlorine bleach is effective against Clostridium difficile spores, unlike alcohol, chlorhexidine, or triclosan, which are insufficient for this purpose.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse observes an assistive personnel (AP) perform mouth care for a client who is unconscious. Which of the following actions by the AP requires intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using two gloved fingers to open the client's mouth for cleaning is unsafe. This method can cause injury to the AP if the patient bites down reflexively. A padded tongue blade should be used instead. The other actions are appropriate for mouth care in an unconscious client.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office receives a telephone call from a client's sibling requesting current information about the client's condition. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gathering information to verify the caller's identity ensures compliance with privacy laws (e.g., HIPA
A) before sharing information. Redirecting the caller or providing updates without verification risks breaching confidentiality.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to demonstrate the principle of advocacy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: I will let you make decisions about your health care' supports the client's autonomy, a key aspect of advocacy. The other statements reflect confidentiality, accountability, and communication, respectively.