ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who has urinary incontinence.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent the development of skin breakdown?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Moisture barrier ointment protects skin from urine exposure, reducing irritation and breakdown risk.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who has methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in an abdominal wound. The nurse enters the room to check the client's pulse.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following items should the nurse wear?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clean gloves prevent contact transmission of MRSA during pulse checking, adhering to contact precautions.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving hemodialysis.
Question 3 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 preparing to administer valproate 750 mg PO to an adult client who has bipolar disorder. The client refuses to swallow capsules but consents to swallow an oral solution of the medication. Available is valproate oral solution 250 mg/5 mL.
Question 4 of 5
How many mL of valproate should the nurse plan to administer? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 15
Rationale: 750 mg / (250 mg/5 mL) = 15 mL. The nurse should administer 15 mL of valproate solution.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an older adult client who is on bed rest about foods high in dietary fiber.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following food items should the nurse indicate is the best source of fiber?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pears with skin provide high fiber content, aiding digestion and preventing constipation in bedridden clients.