ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals Questions
Extract:
Upon inspection of a client's skin, a nurse identifies a stage 3 pressure ulcer on the sacrum.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statement by the nurse describes a stage 3 pressure ulcer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stage 3 pressure ulcers involve full-thickness skin loss, appearing as a deep crater without deeper tissue exposure.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who has pneumonia and requires chest percussion, vibration, and postural drainage.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to complete first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Auscultating lung fields first identifies areas of congestion, guiding effective percussion and drainage.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about a high-fiber diet with a client who has constipation.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements indicates the client understands the best choice for a high-fiber diet?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bran cereal is rich in insoluble fiber, effectively relieving constipation compared to other options.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer nortriptyline 150 mg PO for a client who has depression. Available is nortriptyline 75 mg tablets.
Question 4 of 5
How many tablets should the nurse administer with each dose? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale:
To administer 150 mg using 75 mg tablets, the nurse should give two tablets.
Extract:
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has an intestinal obstruction and is receiving continuous gastrointestinal decompression using a nasogastric tube.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fowler's position reduces aspiration risk and aids nasogastric tube function for decompression.