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 prescription for amlodipine. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker, commonly causes peripheral edema due to vasodilation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for a combination oral contraceptive. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Combination oral contraceptives can cause weight gain due to hormonal effects on fluid retention and metabolism.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of esophageal varices. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hematemesis, vomiting blood, is a common symptom of esophageal varices due to portal hypertension.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has acute cholecystitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain in the right upper abdomen is correct. Acute cholecystitis is the inflammation of the gallbladder, typically caused by gallstones blocking bile flow. This condition leads to severe right upper quadrant (RUQ) pain, often triggered by fatty meals and sometimes accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and fever.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for a sigmoidoscopy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using an enema the evening before a sigmoidoscopy clears the lower colon for a clear view during the procedure.