ATI LPN
ATI LPN n117 fundamentals exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parents of a child who has diabetes mellitus about the manifestations of hypoglycemia. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diaphoresis (sweating) is a classic sign of hypoglycemia due to sympathetic nervous system activation, unlike fruity breath (hyperglycemia) or polyuria (hyperglycemia).
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client. Which of the following findings increase the client's risk of a pressure injury?
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: B: Neuropathy reduces sensation. C: Immobility causes prolonged pressure. D: Hypoperfusion impairs tissue oxygenation. E: Low prealbumin indicates poor nutrition.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a client who is on a low potassium diet. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Salt substitutes contain potassium chloride, increasing potassium intake, which should be avoided.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who receives intermittent enteral feedings through an NG tube. Before administering a feeding, the nurse should measure the gastric residual for which of the following purposes?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Measuring residual identifies delayed gastric emptying, reducing aspiration risk.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about nutrients. The nurse should include that which of the following is a function of fats?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fats facilitate absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K), essential for nutrition.