ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals Questions
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to lift a box of supplies in the supply room.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following body mechanics should the nurse plan to use?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Keeping the box close minimizes back strain, utilizing leg and core strength effectively.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a client who has asthma and signs of central cyanosis.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is a reliable indicator of cyanosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The oral mucosa, particularly lips and tongue, reliably shows cyanosis due to its vascularity and visibility.
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data for a client who has fluid volume deficit.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is an expected finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased urine specific gravity reflects concentrated urine, an expected finding in fluid volume deficit due to water conservation.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who requires contact precautions.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dedicating equipment prevents cross-contamination, a key principle of contact precautions to avoid spreading pathogens.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a group of clients.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as having an increased risk for aspiration while eating? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Stroke, recent surgery under general anesthesia, and head/neck radiation increase aspiration risk due to impaired swallowing or reflexes.