ATI LPN
PN ATI Capstone Proctored Comprehensive Assessment 2020 A with NGN Questions
Question 1 of 5
A healthcare provider is educating a client about the use of finasteride. Which of the following should be included?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct answer: The healthcare provider should inform the client that finasteride may take several months to show therapeutic effects for conditions like hair loss or benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Choice A is incorrect as finasteride is not used to treat hypertension.
Choice B is incorrect because finasteride is actually used to treat hair loss, not cause it.
Choice D is incorrect as finasteride is contraindicated during pregnancy due to the risk of harm to a male fetus.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse enters a patient's room and finds the client pulseless. The living will requests no resuscitation be performed, but the provider has not written the prescription. What action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct action for the nurse to take in this situation is to begin CPR. Even though the living will requests no resuscitation, without a written do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order from the provider, the nurse is ethically and legally bound to initiate CPR to provide life-saving measures until further confirmation is obtained. Notifying the family (
Choice
A) may cause a delay in providing immediate care. Waiting for further instructions (
Choice
C) can be time-consuming and compromise patient outcomes. Documenting the event (
Choice
D) is important but should follow after initiating CPR to ensure patient safety and adherence to protocols.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a dose of furosemide. Which of the following should the nurse do before administration?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is to check potassium levels before administering furosemide. Furosemide is a diuretic that can cause hypokalemia (low potassium levels) as a side effect. Monitoring potassium levels is crucial to prevent potential complications related to electrolyte imbalance. Assessing blood glucose levels (choice
B) is not directly related to furosemide administration. Monitoring respiratory rate (choice
C) is important in certain situations, but it is not the priority before administering furosemide. Administering furosemide with food (choice
D) is not a requirement as it can be administered regardless of meals.
Question 4 of 5
A client receiving opiates for pain management was initially sedated but is no longer sedated after three days. What action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: No action is needed at this time. Sedation from opiates commonly decreases as the body adjusts to the medication. It is a positive sign that the sedation has resolved, indicating the client is tolerating the current dosage well. Initiating additional non-pharmacological pain management techniques (
Choice
A) is unnecessary since the current pain management regimen is effective. Notifying the provider for a dosage adjustment (
Choice
B) is premature and not indicated when the sedation has resolved. Contacting the provider to request an alternate method of pain management (
Choice
D) is excessive and not warranted in this situation where the client is no longer sedated and the current pain management plan is effective.
Question 5 of 5
A healthcare professional is assessing a client for signs of depression. Which of the following findings should the healthcare professional look for?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: When assessing a client for signs of depression, healthcare professionals should look for changes in sleep patterns and weight loss. These are common symptoms associated with depression. Increased energy (choice
A) is not typically a sign of depression, as individuals with depression often experience fatigue and a lack of energy.
Therefore, choices A, B, and C are incorrect, making choice D the correct answer.