ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving hemodialysis.
Question 1 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 lift a box of supplies in the supply room.
Question 2 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 preparing to administer dextrose 5% in water (D5W) 100 mL to infuse over 1 hr. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 15 gtt/ml.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.)
Correct Answer: 25
Rationale: (100 mL × 15 gtt/mL) / 60 min = 25 gtt/min.
Therefore, the nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver 25 drops per minute.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who has paraplegia and is on an intermittent urinary catheterization program.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following findings indicates to the nurse the need to catheterize the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Suprapubic discomfort suggests bladder distension, indicating the need for catheterization to prevent complications.
Extract:
While admitting a client for a cardiac catheterization, the nurse asks the client about allergies.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following client food allergies should the nurse report to the provider prior to the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This is because the contrast dye used during the procedure typically contains iodine, which can cause an allergic reaction in susceptible individuals.