ATI LPN
ATI LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is implementing a bladder training program for a client who had a stroke. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing the client's voiding pattern first provides baseline data to tailor the bladder training program, ensuring interventions like toileting schedules or dietary changes are effective.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse begins to bathe a newly admitted client who reports that they have not had anything to eat that day. The nurse interrupts the bath and obtains a healthy meal for the client. This action by the nurse is an example of which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Providing a meal addresses the client's immediate need, fostering trust and rapport. This action reflects responsiveness, not countertransference, boundary crossing, or truthfulness.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with the caregiver of a client who has a dependent personality disorder. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging assertiveness promotes independence, countering dependency tendencies. Limiting interactions or making decisions for the client reinforces dependence, and no-harm contracts are unrelated.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is about to undergo electroconvulsive therapy. The nurse should explain to the client which of the following adverse reactions can occur following the procedure.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Temporary memory loss is a common side effect of ECT, often resolving post-treatment. Tingling, voice changes, or neck pain are not typically associated with ECT.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has bulimia nervosa. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Observing during and after meals monitors for purging behaviors, a priority for safety in bulimia. Meal planning, coping strategies, and support groups follow after ensuring immediate safety.