ATI LPN
ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exam 4 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Daily foot inspection prevents complications from neuropathy. Blood sugar is checked daily, meals are regular, and exercise is frequent.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking nares prevents skin breakdown from prolonged cannula use. Taping to cheeks is uncomfortable, gauze may not stay, and securing to the bed risks dislodgement.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a new diagnosis of hyperkalemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hyperkalemia causes muscle weakness due to nerve and muscle dysfunction. Hypotension, normal breathing, and diarrhea are more likely.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a cholecystectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clay-colored stools suggest bile duct obstruction, requiring reporting. Yellowish drainage is normal, pain relief is expected, and 50 mL/hr urine is adequate.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with the caregiver of a client who has dependent personality disorder. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging assertiveness promotes independence in clients with dependent personality disorder. Limiting interactions or assuming decisions reinforces dependency, and no-harm contracts are irrelevant unless safety is a concern.