ATI LPN
ATI LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching with a client whose pre-pregnancy BMI was 30.5. The nurse should include which of the following is an acceptable weight gain for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: For a BMI of 30.5 (obese), a weight gain of 11-20 pounds is recommended. 16 pounds falls within this range, supporting healthy pregnancy outcomes without excess gain.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a prescription for antibiotic therapy. The client reports experiencing diarrhea when taking antibiotics. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend to lessen the occurrence of diarrhea?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Yogurt's probiotics help restore gut flora, reducing antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Coffee, ice cream, and apple juice may worsen diarrhea due to their diuretic, lactose, or sugar content.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.