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 bowel resection. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ambulation prevents complications like ileus and thromboembolism. Coughing aids lung function, warm compresses risk infection, and diuretics aren't routine.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has end-stage kidney disease. The client has decided to stop dialysis treatment. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Supporting the client's decision respects autonomy, a core ethical principle. Discussing with family, alternatives, or involving a chaplain are secondary to honoring the client's choice.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Spinach and kale, high in vitamin K, can interfere with warfarin's anticoagulant effect. Ibuprofen, variable dosing times, or contact sports increase bleeding risks.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a prescription for antibiotic therapy. The client reports experiencing diarrhea when taking antibiotics. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend to lessen the occurrence of diarrhea?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Yogurt's probiotics help restore gut flora, reducing antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Coffee, ice cream, and apple juice may worsen diarrhea due to their diuretic, lactose, or sugar content.
Question 5 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?
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.