ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals Questions
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has atrial fibrillation.
Question 1 of 5
When documenting the quality of the client's pulse, which of the following terms should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atrial fibrillation causes an irregularly irregular pulse due to uncoordinated atrial contractions.
Extract:
A nurse is speaking on the phone to a client who is pregnant and taking iron supplements for iron-deficiency anemia. The client reports that her stools are black but she has no abdominal pain or cramping.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Black stools are a common, expected side effect of iron supplements due to iron metabolism in the gut.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about the manifestations of hypoxia.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Agitation is a common manifestation of hypoxia as the body compensates for low oxygen levels.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving hemodialysis.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following client measurements should the nurse compare before and after dialysis treatment to determine fluid losses?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Body weight is one of the most reliable indicators of fluid status in a dialysis patient. The difference in weight reflects fluid loss during the dialysis treatment.
Extract:
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is postoperative following peritoneal lavage for peritonitis. The client has a nasogastric tube to low-intermittent suction and closed-suction drains in place.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Measuring abdominal girth monitors for fluid accumulation or complications like distension post-peritonitis surgery.