ATI LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exam 3

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a craniotomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

A. The client reports a headache.B. The client's pupils are unequal.C. The client's incision has minimal drainage.D. The client's blood pressure is 130/85 mm Hg.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Unequal pupils suggest increased intracranial pressure or neurological deterioration, requiring reporting. Headache, minimal drainage, and normal BP are less urgent.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for prednisone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

A. You should take this medication on an empty stomach.B. You might experience weight gain while taking this medication.C. You can stop taking this medication as soon as your symptoms improve.D. You need to avoid eating dairy products while taking this medication.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Prednisone can cause weight gain due to fluid retention and appetite increase. It's taken with food, tapered gradually, and dairy isn't restricted.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for amitriptyline. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

A. You might experience weight loss while taking this medication.B. You should expect to have increased energy within a few days.C. You might feel drowsy, so avoid driving until you know how this medication affects you.D. You can stop taking this medication as soon as your symptoms improve.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Amitriptyline can cause drowsiness, so avoiding driving is prudent. Weight gain, not loss, is common, effects take weeks, and abrupt stopping risks relapse.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for tramadol. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. I should take this medication with food.B. I might feel sleepy while taking this medication.C. I need to avoid sunlight.D. I can increase the dose if my pain gets worse.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Tramadol can cause drowsiness, showing understanding. Food isn't required, sunlight isn't a concern, and dose increases need provider approval.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a coronary artery bypass graft. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Encourage the client to cough and deep breathe every 2 hr.B. Instruct the client to avoid using their arms for support.C. Apply a warm compress to the chest incision.D. Allow the client to resume a high-sodium diet.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Coughing and deep breathing prevent atelectasis and pneumonia. Arm use is encouraged with guidance, warm compresses risk infection, and sodium is restricted.

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