ATI LPN
ATI LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client who expresses anxiety about exercising in the outdoor courtyard. The nurse promises to walk with the client in the courtyard each day. Which of the following ethical principles is the nurse demonstrating?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fidelity involves keeping promises and maintaining trust. By committing to walk with the client, the nurse upholds this principle, fostering a supportive relationship.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for citalopram. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Citalopram can cause dry mouth, a common side effect. Timing is flexible, tyramine isn't a concern, and effects take weeks.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving IV fluids. Which of the following findings indicates the client is experiencing fluid overload?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Distended neck veins indicate fluid overload, reflecting increased venous pressure. Normal BP, mild tachypnea, or thirst don't specifically signal overload.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: TPN's high glucose content requires regular blood glucose monitoring to prevent hyperglycemia. It's given centrally, bags change every 24 hours, and blood pressure isn't specific.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for tramadol. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Tramadol can cause constipation, and its sedative effects warrant avoiding driving initially. Food may help nausea but isn't required, and dose increases need provider approval.