ATI LPN
ATI LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exam 3 Questions
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?
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 bupropion. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bupropion can cause dry mouth, a side effect to monitor. It's taken in the morning, tyramine isn't a concern, and mood improvement takes weeks.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal tube. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A cuff pressure of 35 cm H2O (above 20-30 cm H2O) risks tracheal damage, requiring reporting. Normal saturation, respiratory rate, and temperature are unremarkable.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about reducing dietary caffeine intake. The nurse should remind the client that 240 mL (8 oz. of which of the following beverages contains the least amount of caffeine?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hot cocoa contains approximately 5 mg of caffeine per 240 mL, significantly less than cola soft drink (24-31 mg), instant coffee (57-96 mg), or brewed green tea (20-45 mg). Choosing hot cocoa helps reduce caffeine intake effectively.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 1 day postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dark red urine may indicate hemorrhage, a serious complication requiring immediate reporting. Urine output of 300 mL over 8 hours is adequate, small clots are expected, and frequent urge to urinate is common post-procedure.