ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Test I Questions
Extract:
The nurse instructing in the collection of a midstream urine catch
Question 1 of 5
The nurse instructing in the collection of a midstream urine catch would tell the patient to first cleanse the external genitalia and then to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pass a small amount of urine into the toilet and then collect the specimen: This technique ensures that bacteria or debris from the urethra are flushed out before the sample is collected, providing a clean-catch specimen for analysis.
Extract:
A young patient has died in the emergency department after suffering severe trauma
Question 2 of 5
A young patient has died in the emergency department after suffering severe trauma. The nurse understands that this patient's family may take comfort from the opportunity to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allow donation of the patient’s organs: Organ donation can offer a sense of purpose and comfort to families by knowing their loved one’s organs may save lives.
Extract:
Following a colonoscopy with polyp removal, the wife of the patient is distressed that there is slight bleeding from her husband's rectum
Question 3 of 5
Following a colonoscopy with polyp removal, the wife of the patient is distressed that there is slight bleeding from her husband's rectum. The nurse's most helpful response would be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: "This small amount of bleeding is expected after the removal of polyps.": Minor rectal bleeding is a common occurrence after polyp removal during a colonoscopy and generally does not indicate a complication. This reassurance helps alleviate the family’s concern.
Extract:
A hospitalized patient tells the nurse that he intends to leave the acute care facility, against medical advice
Question 4 of 5
A hospitalized patient tells the nurse that he intends to leave the acute care facility, against medical advice. The nurse's initial action(s) should be to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Listen to the patient, answer questions, and offer to have the supervisor or physician speak with the patient: Understanding the patient’s concerns and providing information may help address their reasons for leaving and promote informed decision-making.
Extract:
A patient has undergone cystoscopy and has a Foley catheter in place on return to the nursing unit
Question 5 of 5
A patient has undergone cystoscopy and has a Foley catheter in place on return to the nursing unit. Immediately after the procedure, the nurse expects the urine color to be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pink tinged: Minor trauma to the bladder and urethra during cystoscopy can cause a small amount of blood in the urine, resulting in pink-tinged urine.