ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals Questions
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about ileostomy care with a client.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should recognize which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Enteric-coated medications are designed to dissolve in the small intestine rather than the stomach. This is important for ileostomy patients because medications that dissolve in the stomach may be poorly absorbed or can cause irritation to the stoma or the small intestine.
Extract:
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN): glucose 72 mg/dL, chloride 100 mEq/L, sodium 138 mEq/L and potassium 3.0 mEq/L.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L indicates hypokalemia, requiring replacement to prevent complications like arrhythmias.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client with bacterial conjunctivitis of the right eye, and a prescription for an antibiotic ophthalmic ointment.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applying ointment in a thin line into the conjunctival sac ensures even distribution and effective treatment.
Extract:
A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client who is unresponsive.
Question 4 of 5
When performing oral hygiene for the client, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Turning the client on their side prevents aspiration of fluids or debris during oral care.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who takes furosemide and has a serum potassium level of 3.1 mEq/L.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to include in his daily diet?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bananas are high in potassium, helping to correct hypokalemia caused by furosemide.