ATI LPN
ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 - Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a nasogastric tube in place for enteral feeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking residual every 4–8 hr ensures tolerance. Flushing needs 30 mL, supine risks aspiration, and warming to body temp (37°
C) is safer.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a new prescription for ipratropium via inhaler. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ipratropium causes tachycardia; HR monitoring is key. Rinsing is for steroids, dosing is 4–6 hr, and glucose isn't affected.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching with a client about collecting a stool specimen for occult blood testing. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Three separate specimens increase test accuracy.
Toilet water contaminates, bloody stools skew results, and refrigeration duration varies but isn't specified here.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has hypertension and a new prescription for spironolactone. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spironolactone, a diuretic, increases urine output. It's potassium-sparing (not limiting), may cause hair growth in high doses, and timing varies.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is cyanotic and has a respiratory rate of 8/min with shallow respirations. Which of the following is the priority action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A patent airway is the priority to address cyanosis and shallow breathing, preceding oxygen, monitoring, or pulse checks.