ATI LPN
ATI LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Securing the tube prevents dislodgement, ensuring airway safety. Suctioning is as needed, cuff pressure checks are frequent, and repositioning is every 2 hours.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse on a medical surgical unit is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated blood pressure with a headache suggests a hypertensive crisis, requiring immediate assessment to prevent complications like stroke. Other conditions are less urgent.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a new prescription for zolpidem. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a potential contraindication for this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Zolpidem can exacerbate sleepwalking, making it a contraindication. Migraines, sertraline, or allergies don't pose significant risks with zolpidem.