ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals 2023 NS117 Winter 2023 Monroe College NY PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for an inhaler. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth prevents oral thrush, a side effect of steroid inhalers, showing specific understanding of the teaching.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has COPD. The nurse should identify that the client is at risk for which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Respiratory acidosis is a condition in which the blood pH is lowered due to an accumulation of carbon dioxide. It can be caused by hypoventilation, airway obstruction, or lung diseases such as COPD. It is the most common acid-base imbalance in COPD patients.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a school-age child who has respiratory failure due to pneumonia. Which of the following positions should the nurse encourage to allow maximal lung expansion?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The upright position enhances lung compliance and gas exchange, maximizing lung expansion.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has urinary retention. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Leakage of urine indicates bladder overdistension and inability to empty completely, a common sign of urinary retention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with the parents of an infant who has a prescription for home oxygen and pulse oximetry monitoring. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Notifying the doctor for a 100% reading indicates a misunderstanding, as this is within the normal range (95-100%) for infants.