ATI LPN
ATI LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with preparing a client who is to have a central venous catheter inserted for the administration of total parenteral nutrition (TPN. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A chest X-ray confirms proper central venous catheter placement, critical for safe TPN administration. Verifying solution, Sims' position, or clean technique are inappropriate.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a femoral-popliteal bypass. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking pedal pulses assesses circulation, critical post-bypass. Dependent positioning risks swelling, warm compresses aren't standard, and leg crossing impairs flow.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the mental health unit. While reinforcing teaching about the client's prescribed medications, the nurse communicates truthfully about the adverse effects of the medications. Which of the following ethical concepts is the nurse exhibiting?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Veracity involves truthful communication. By honestly discussing medication side effects, the nurse upholds this principle, supporting informed decision-making.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous bladder irrigation following a TURP. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bright red urine with clots indicates potential hemorrhage, requiring immediate reporting. Spasms and pink fluid are expected, and free drainage is normal.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous bladder irrigation following a transurethral resection of the prostate. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking for clots ensures catheter patency, critical for irrigation. Output monitoring is secondary, manual irrigation isn't routine, and antibiotics depend on orders.