ATI LPN
ATI LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Retake Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus asks a nurse about beginning an exercise regimen. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Eating a piece of fruit before exercising is correct. A small carbohydrate snack before exercise helps prevent hypoglycemia, especially for clients with type 1 diabetes. The body requires glucose for energy, and exercise can lower blood sugar levels rapidly.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for varenicline. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Varenicline, used for smoking cessation, can cause mood changes, including depression or agitation, requiring monitoring.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for enoxaparin. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Enoxaparin, a low-molecular-weight heparin, can cause thrombocytopenia, so platelet count monitoring is essential.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for a bone marrow biopsy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lying on the side facilitates access to the iliac crest, a common site for bone marrow biopsy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving IV fluids and develops dyspnea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed is the first action to improve breathing in a client with dyspnea, facilitating lung expansion.