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 hysterectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ambulation prevents complications like thromboembolism. Deep breathing aids recovery, warm compresses risk infection, and sedatives aren't routine.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following an appendectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A temperature of 38.1°C suggests possible infection, requiring reporting. Pain, no bowel movement, or minimal drainage are expected post-appendectomy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for losartan. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Losartan can cause dizziness due to blood pressure lowering, a key safety concern. Potassium meals, exercise limits, or flexible timing aren't primary considerations.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a cholecystectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A temperature of 38.2°C suggests infection, requiring reporting. Shoulder pain is referred pain, no bowel movement is expected, and slight redness is normal.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for prednisone. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prednisone often requires weeks of treatment for efficacy, reflecting understanding. It's taken with food, stopping abruptly risks adrenal crisis, and vaccines need provider guidance.