ATI LPN
ATI LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Retake Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery and has a wound evisceration. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Covering the wound with sterile, saline-soaked gauze is correct. Evisceration occurs when abdominal contents protrude through a surgical wound.
To prevent drying and further tissue damage, the nurse should immediately cover the exposed organs with sterile gauze moistened with saline to maintain moisture and reduce infection risk.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for zolpidem. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Zolpidem, a sedative-hypnotic, commonly causes drowsiness, which can affect safety and coordination.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for digoxin. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Digoxin toxicity risk increases with hypokalemia, so monitoring potassium levels is critical to ensure safety.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of hyperthyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heat intolerance is a common symptom of hyperthyroidism due to increased metabolic rate, causing excessive heat production.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of pheochromocytoma. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypertension is a hallmark symptom of pheochromocytoma due to excessive catecholamine production.