ATI LPN
ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 - Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: DVT causes swelling from venous obstruction. Warmth, weak pulses, and pain are typical.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of hypertension. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Blurred vision can signal hypertensive retinopathy. Other findings aren't typical.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for propranolol. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Propranolol, a beta-blocker, causes fatigue. Grapefruit isn't an issue, HR decreases, and stopping risks rebound.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform a wet-to-dry dressing change for a client who has an infected abdominal wound. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use when performing this dressing change?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cleaning from the center to the outer edges prevents contamination by avoiding dragging bacteria from surrounding skin into the wound. Tape should be pulled parallel to the skin, clean gloves suffice, and moistening defeats the dry removal purpose.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is receiving IV therapy. Which of the following findings indicates fluid overload?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Crackles indicate fluid in the lungs, a sign of overload. Decreased BP, dry membranes, and high output suggest dehydration, not overload.