ATI LPN
ATI LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Retake 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: D
Rationale: Preparing the client for a chest x-ray to verify catheter placement is correct. A chest x-ray is required to confirm correct catheter placement before TPN administration to ensure the catheter tip is in the superior vena cava and to rule out complications like pneumothorax.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an indwelling catheter with a urinary drainage system. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Securing the tubing with adhesive tape to the lower abdomen is correct. For male clients, securing the catheter to the lower abdomen prevents urethral trauma and tension. For female clients, the catheter is typically secured to the inner thigh to minimize movement and irritation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse overhears two assistive personnel (AP) in the nurses' station discussing a client who was recently admitted. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Telling the APs to stop the conversation is correct. Discussing client information in a public area violates HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) privacy regulations. The nurse should immediately intervene and remind the APs about maintaining client confidentiality.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is administering pancrelipase to a child who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following outcomes should the nurse expect as a therapeutic effect of the treatment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reduced fat in the stools is correct. Pancrelipase is an enzyme replacement therapy that helps improve digestion and absorption of fats and proteins in individuals with cystic fibrosis. This treatment is especially important for those with pancreatic insufficiency, as it helps prevent the steatorrhea (fatty stools) commonly seen in these patients.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse overhears two assistive personnel discussing a client's medical history in the hallway. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Telling the staff members to stop their discussion is correct. The nurse should immediately address the situation by asking the APs to stop discussing the client's medical history in the hallway to protect client confidentiality. This is the most immediate and effective action in ensuring the client's privacy is respected.