ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Exam IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When assessing a client's abdomen, particularly for 'stomach pain,' the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Auscultation precedes palpation and percussion to avoid altering bowel sounds, ensuring an accurate initial assessment of abdominal activity.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients on an infectious disease unit. The nurse should wear an N95 respirator when caring for a client who has which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tuberculosis requires an N95 respirator due to its airborne transmission, unlike the other conditions.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about promoting rest and sleep with a client who reports insomnia. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding fluids before bed prevents sleep disruptions from urination, showing understanding of sleep promotion.
Question 4 of 5
Before palpating the abdomen during an assessment, the nurse should do which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Auscultation before palpation ensures bowel sounds are not altered by manipulation, providing an accurate assessment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about documenting vital signs. Which of the following documentation made by the nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Documenting pulse with position shows understanding, as position affects readings, unlike the other options lacking context.