ATI LPN
LPN ATI Fundamental Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is speaking with a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus and a prescription for insulin. The client verbalizes anger about having to take insulin. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking the client why they are angry may come across as confrontational and defensive, potentially escalating the situation. It does not promote open communication or therapeutic rapport. Sharing personal information about diabetes running in the nurse’s family is not relevant to the client’s feelings or concerns and may not be helpful in addressing the client’s anger. Correct. Acknowledging the client’s feelings of anger and offering to sit down and talk provides an opportunity for therapeutic communication. This response demonstrates empathy and a willingness to listen and address the client’s concerns about insulin therapy. While it is true that insulin therapy can help reduce the risk of complications in type 2 diabetes, this response may come across as dismissive of the client’s feelings and concerns. It does not address the emotional aspect of the client’s anger.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer enteral feeding to a client who has an NG tube in place. Which of the following methods should the nurse use to verify the correct placement of the NG tube?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Correct. Checking the pH of the gastric aspirate is the most reliable method to verify the correct placement of the NG tube. Gastric aspirate typically has an acidic pH (pH < 5), indicating that the tube is in the stomach. Observing the color of the gastric aspirate after adding blue dye to the formula is not a standard or recommended method for verifying NG tube placement. Auscultating over the epigastrium may help to identify the presence of air in the stomach, but it does not confirm that the NG tube is correctly placed in the stomach or the intestines. Measuring the length of the inserted NG tube can help determine the distance from the nose to the stomach, but it does not ensure correct placement in the stomach.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is explaining ethics and values to a newly licensed nurse. The nurse should explain that allowing a client to make a decision about a treatment is an example of which of the following ethical principles?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Confidentiality: Confidentiality refers to the duty to respect and protect the client’s private information and not disclose it without the client’s consent or appropriate legal authorization. Nonmaleficence: Nonmaleficence means 'do no harm.' It is the ethical principle that requires healthcare professionals to avoid causing harm to their clients and to balance potential benefits with possible risks. Accountability: Accountability is the ethical principle that refers to the responsibility of healthcare professionals to answer for their actions and decisions in providing care to clients. Autonomy: Correct. Autonomy is the ethical principle that respects a person’s right to make their own decisions about their healthcare. Allowing a client to make decisions about their treatment plan is an example of promoting autonomy and respecting their right to self-determination.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is calculating the intake and output for a client over the last 8 hr. The client is receiving a continuous IV infusion at 150 mL/hr and had 4 oz of juice and 0.5 L of water. How many mL of fluid should the nurse document as the client’s intake for the last 8 hr? (Round your answer to the nearest whole number.)
Correct Answer: 1820 mL
Rationale: 1. IV fluids: 150 mL/hr * 8 hr = 1200 mL. 2. Juice: 4 oz * 30 mL/oz = 120 mL. 3. Water: 0.5 L * 1000 mL/L = 500 mL.
Total intake: 1200 mL + 120 mL + 500 mL = 1820 mL.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is refusing medical treatment. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: While explaining the negative consequences of refusal is important, it may not change the client’s decision, and respect for the client’s autonomy must be upheld. Discussing the treatment with the client’s partner without the client’s consent may breach patient confidentiality and privacy. Correct. The nurse should document the client’s refusal of the medical treatment in the client’s medical record. This documentation is essential for legal and ethical purposes and to ensure that the refusal is adequately communicated to the healthcare team. Trying to convince the client to undergo the treatment is not appropriate and may violate the principle of informed consent. The client has the right to refuse treatment after being adequately informed of the risks and benefits.