ATI LPN
LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 nurse use when performing this dressing change?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clean the wound from the center to the outer edges: When cleaning a wound, the nurse should always clean from the center of the wound to the outer edges in a circular motion.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a cesarean birth. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Temperature 38.2°C (100.8°F): A fever post-cesarean could indicate infection, such as endometritis, requiring prompt evaluation. Generated rationale: Postoperative fever suggests possible infection, necessitating immediate investigation to prevent complications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a new prescription for prednisone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitor for signs of infection: Prednisone suppresses the immune system, increasing infection risk. Generated rationale: Corticosteroids like prednisone impair immune response, necessitating vigilance for signs of infection to ensure timely intervention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 12 hr postpartum and has deep-vein thrombosis of the left leg. The client is receiving anticoagulant therapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Apply an ice pack to the affected extremity for 20 min every 2 hr: Applying an ice pack is an appropriate intervention for reducing swelling and providing comfort in the case of a DVT.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a new diagnosis of glaucoma. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Use eye drops as prescribed: Medicated eye drops are the primary treatment to reduce intraocular pressure in glaucoma. Generated rationale: Consistent use of prescribed drops prevents optic nerve damage, critical for preserving vision in glaucoma.