ATI LPN
LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring client who has peptic ulcer disease and is scheduled to undergo an esophagogastroduodenoscopy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take prior to the procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ensure that the client gave informed consent: Obtaining informed consent is a critical nursing responsibility prior to any procedure, including an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EG
D).
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of hypothyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dry skin: Hypothyroidism slows metabolism, leading to dry, coarse skin. Generated rationale: Reduced thyroid hormone levels impair skin hydration and turnover, causing dryness as a common symptom.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for valsartan. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Report swelling of the face or throat: Valsartan, an ARB, can rarely cause angioedema, a medical emergency requiring immediate reporting. Generated rationale: Angioedema is a life-threatening side effect, necessitating prompt recognition and treatment.
Question 4 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 will distract my husband's awareness of the pain: Music therapy can serve as a distraction and help reduce the client's perception of pain by focusing their attention away from discomfort. It can promote relaxation, reduce anxiety, and alter the client's awareness of their pain.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cloudy dialysate outflow: Cloudy effluent suggests infection, such as peritonitis, requiring urgent evaluation. Generated rationale: Peritonitis is a serious complication of peritoneal dialysis, and cloudy dialysate is a key indicator needing immediate intervention.