ATI LPN
ATI LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Retake Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse at a long-term care facility is part of a risk management team that is creating a plan to lower infection rates in the facility. Which of the following instructions regarding hand hygiene should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Drying hands thoroughly from fingers to wrist is correct. Proper drying technique is important because residual moisture can harbor bacteria, and drying from fingers to wrist prevents recontamination of clean areas by water dripping from contaminated areas.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for methotrexate. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Methotrexate can cause hepatotoxicity, so monitoring liver function tests is essential to detect potential liver damage.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for a salmeterol inhaler. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking salmeterol once daily is correct, as it is a long-acting bronchodilator used for maintenance therapy in asthma or COPD.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Persistent fatigue, lasting over 6 months, is a hallmark symptom of chronic fatigue syndrome.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Heartburn is a common symptom of Barrett's esophagus due to chronic acid reflux damaging the esophageal lining.