ATI PN Fundamentals Updated 2023

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is showing a newly licensed nurse how to use a mechanical lift. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of this assistive device?

A. This type of device is useful for a client who cannot assist.B. The sides of the sling are for the client to hold onto.C. The lower end of the sling goes below the client's calves.D. The device requires the client to use upper body strength.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A mechanical lift is designed for clients who cannot assist, supporting their full weight. The sling is not for holding, goes under thighs, and does not require client strength.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is inserting an indwelling urinary catheter for a female client. In which order should the nurse perform the following steps? (Move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in the order of performance. Use all the steps.)

A. Clean around the urinary meatus from front to back.B. Separate the labia with the nondominant hand.C. Insert the catheter into the urethral meatus.D. Secure the catheter to the client's thigh.E. Inflate the catheter balloon.

Correct Answer: A,B,C,E,D

Rationale: The correct order is: Clean the meatus (
A), separate labia (
B), insert catheter (
C), inflate balloon (E), secure to thigh (
D). This sequence minimizes infection risk and ensures proper placement.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who needs to increase vitamin C intake to promote wound healing. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend as the best source of vitamin C?

A. 1 small bananaB. 1 medium fresh green pearC. 1 small pink grapefruitD. 1 small apple with the skin

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A small pink grapefruit contains 38.4 mg of vitamin C, the highest among the options, making it the best source for wound healing. Banana, pear, and apple have significantly less.

Question 4 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?

A. We will receive emotional support during our mother's illness.B. We will provide resuscitation to our mother if necessary.C. We won't discuss the illness in the presence of our mother.D. We won't allow her spiritual advisor to visit during this time.

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 5 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is perimenopausal. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. I should stop receiving Papanicolaou tests once I reach menopause.B. I can expect to have regular periods until I am in menopause.C. I might have headaches due to a decline in my estrogen levels.D. The best time to perform a breast self-examination is on the first day of my period.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Headaches due to declining estrogen are a common perimenopause symptom. Pap tests continue until 65, periods become irregular, and breast exams are best a week after the period.

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