ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals 2020 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is taking care of a post-surgical patient and notes the incision is clean and dry, with sutures intact. The nurse further assesses that the wound is healing by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: First intention healing occurs with clean, sutured incisions, minimizing scarring.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client's oxygen saturation using a pulse oximeter. The client's oxygen saturation is 88% on 2 L/min of oxygen via nasal cannula. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Repositioning the probe ensures an accurate reading, as 88% is low and may reflect a poor signal.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to demonstrate the principle of advocacy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Advocacy supports client autonomy by empowering them to make their own health care decisions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is performing a wound irrigation for a client who has methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. When removing personal protective equipment, which of the following pieces should the nurse remove first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gloves are removed first as they are most contaminated, preventing pathogen spread during PPE removal.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication from an ampule. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A filter needle prevents glass particles from being aspirated from the broken ampule.