ATI LPN
ATI LPN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving a spinal epidural to treat a herniated disc. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indicator of unrelieved pain?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clenched teeth indicate ongoing pain despite the epidural.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory findings for three clients. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse expect for a client who has pancreatitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated lipase is a specific marker of pancreatitis.
Extract:
The partner of a client who is receiving hospice care.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the partner of a client who is receiving hospice care about music therapy for pain management. Which of the following statements by the partner indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Music therapy distracts from pain perception, aiding management.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an acute care setting is assisting in collecting client information to include in a referral for a physical therapist. Which of the following information should the nurse plan to include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Physical assessment findings inform the therapist's treatment plan.
Extract:
The client has pyelonephritis and is receiving gentamicin via IV infusion.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has pyelonephritis and is receiving gentamicin via IV infusion. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the treatment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gentamicin can cause ototoxicity, leading to hearing loss.