ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Test I Questions
Extract:
The primary care provider has ordered the collection of a 24-hour urine specimen
Question 1 of 5
The primary care provider has ordered the collection of a 24-hour urine specimen. The nurse's instructions to the patient for proper collection of the urine specimen include: (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: B. Empty the bladder into the toilet and begin timing the collection: The first void is discarded, and timing starts afterward. C. Keep the container on ice if instructed to do so: Some tests require the specimen to remain cool to preserve its integrity. D. Keep the container refrigerated as needed: Refrigeration may be required depending on the specific test to prevent sample degradation.
Extract:
A nurse was present at the time of the death of a patient
Question 2 of 5
A nurse who was present at the time of the death of a patient should document:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Time of death: The time of death is a crucial detail that needs to be accurately documented. It provides an official record of when life ceased and is necessary for legal and medical purposes.
Extract:
The statement made by a patient that would delay a scheduled CT scan with contrast
Question 3 of 5
The statement made by a patient that would delay a scheduled CT scan with contrast would be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: "I have just been started on metformin.": Metformin use requires caution with contrast as it increases the risk of lactic acidosis, especially if renal function is impaired.
Extract:
For the patient who just had a liver biopsy performed
Question 4 of 5
For the patient who just had a liver biopsy performed, the nurse should position him:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: On his right side lying for 2 hours: Placing the patient on the right side applies pressure to the biopsy site, reducing the risk of bleeding from the liver.
Extract:
For the nurse to provide support to families of patients who have died
Question 5 of 5
For the nurse to provide support to families of patients who have died, it is most important to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Deal with personal feelings about death and dying: Nurses must confront and manage their personal feelings to provide unbiased and empathetic support to grieving families.