ATI LPN
PN Fundamentals Exam Questions
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?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The lift is for clients unable to assist, showing understanding.
Choice A is false; sides are for attachment.
Choice B varies by lift type.
Choice D is incorrect; the lift supports, not the client.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing nonpharmacological interventions for a client who is experiencing pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Playing music distracts from pain, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation, a proven nonpharmacological method.
Choice A is incorrect as distractions help.
Choice B may aid comfort but not pain directly.
Choice D may not affect pain perception.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who reports feeling short of breath and notes that the client's SaO2 level is 88% while on room air. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rechecking SaO2 after coughing ensures accuracy, as secretions may affect readings; it’s the priority action.
Choice B delays immediate assessment.
Choice C is premature before verification.
Choice D is secondary to confirming the current status.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is coordinating care of a group of clients with an assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following tasks should the nurse assign to the AP?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Measuring intake and output is within an AP’s scope, requiring documentation, not judgment.
Choice B involves teaching, a nursing role.
Choice C requires assessment skills beyond AP scope.
Choice D involves subjective pain assessment, reserved for nurses.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Preoxygenation prevents hypoxemia during suctioning, a critical step.
Choice A risks harm; suction should be 10-15 seconds.
Choice C is irrelevant.
Choice D damages tissue; suction applies on withdrawal.