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 cyclobenzaprine. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cyclobenzaprine, a muscle relaxant, commonly causes drowsiness, which can affect safety and coordination.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of osteoporosis. Which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increasing calcium intake supports bone health and helps prevent further bone loss in osteoporosis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypercalcemia is a hallmark of hyperparathyroidism due to excessive parathyroid hormone increasing blood calcium levels.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery and has a wound evisceration. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Covering the wound with sterile, saline-soaked gauze is correct. Evisceration occurs when abdominal contents protrude through a surgical wound.
To prevent drying and further tissue damage, the nurse should immediately cover the exposed organs with sterile gauze moistened with saline to maintain moisture and reduce infection risk.