ATI LPN
ATI LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Retake Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an indwelling catheter with a urinary drainage system. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Securing the tubing with adhesive tape to the lower abdomen is correct. For male clients, securing the catheter to the lower abdomen prevents urethral trauma and tension. For female clients, the catheter is typically secured to the inner thigh to minimize movement and irritation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who is postoperative following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is developing a thyroid storm?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypertension is correct. Thyroid storm is a severe, acute exacerbation of hyperthyroidism, and it is associated with hypertension, tachycardia, fever, and other symptoms of sympathetic nervous system overactivity.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for allopurinol. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allopurinol reduces uric acid levels, so monitoring uric acid ensures the medication's effectiveness in treating gout.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for a ketoconazole cream. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using ketoconazole cream sparingly ensures effective treatment of fungal infections while minimizing irritation.