ATI LPN
ATI LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Retake Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Orthopnea, difficulty breathing when lying flat, is common in heart failure due to fluid accumulation in the lungs.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has a new prescription for propranolol. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bradycardia is correct. Propranolol is a beta-blocker that reduces heart rate and blood pressure by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors. One of its primary adverse effects is bradycardia (slow heart rate), which can lead to dizziness, fatigue, or hypotension.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of pheochromocytoma. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypertension is a hallmark symptom of pheochromocytoma due to excessive catecholamine production.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for a urodynamic study. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding urination before a urodynamic study ensures the bladder is full, allowing accurate assessment of bladder function.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is taking an oral contraceptive. Which of the following findings is a contraindication for the use of oral contraceptives?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Headaches with aura is correct. Headaches with aura, a warning sign that can precede a migraine, are a contraindication for the use of oral contraceptives. This is because oral contraceptives increase the risk of stroke, especially in women who experience migraines with aura.