ATI LPN
V1 ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who states, 'I can't pay for my care because my kid took all my money.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting to adult protective services addresses potential financial abuse.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data for a client following electroconvulsive therapy. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Confusion is a common temporary effect post-ECT.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 5 units of regular insulin and 20 units of NPH insulin to a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Injecting air into regular insulin first maintains proper mixing sequence.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had a transurethral resection of the prostate and now is receiving continuous bladder irrigation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Documenting color, monitoring spasms, and checking tubing ensure effective irrigation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has DKA. The client's ABG results are pH 7.30, PaCO₂ 34 mm Hg and HCO₃ 21 mEq/L. The nurse should identify that these values indicate which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low pH (7.30) and low HCO₃ (21 mEq/L) indicate metabolic acidosis, typical in DKA.