ATI LPN
ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chemotherapy suppresses bone marrow, lowering WBCs and increasing infection risk, requiring monitoring. BUN, PT, and potassium are less directly affected.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for a transdermal nitroglycerin patch. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Removing the patch at night prevents tolerance. Rotating sites, using hairless areas, and 12-14 hr application are correct practices.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a nasogastric tube for enteral feeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to verify tube placement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking pH (less than 5) confirms gastric placement reliably. Auscultation is less accurate, color varies, and X-rays are for initial verification.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Barrel chest, slow breathing, finger clubbing, and low oxygen levels are all common in COPD due to chronic lung changes and impaired gas exchange.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is starting a gluten-free diet for celiac disease. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rice is gluten-free, safe for celiac disease. Barley, wheat, and rye contain gluten and must be avoided.