ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who comes to the clinic to be tested for tuberculosis (TB) after a close family contact tests positive.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following measures should the nurse anticipate preparing for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The tuberculin skin test is the initial step to detect TB exposure, indicating whether further testing is needed.
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 2 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.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to measure a client's oxygen saturation and notes edema of the client's hands and thickened toenails.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse should apply the pulse oximeter probe to which of the following locations?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The earlobe is less affected by edema or thickened tissue, providing a reliable site for accurate oxygen saturation readings.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting in monitoring a client who is receiving a tube feeding.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This temperature is slightly elevated and could indicate infection or other underlying issues, making it the priority finding to address promptly.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 100 mcg PO to a client who has hypothyroidism. Available is levothyroxine 50 mcg tablets.
Question 5 of 5
How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale:
To administer 100 mcg using 50 mcg tablets, the nurse should give two tablets.