ATI LPN
ATI LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has end-stage kidney disease. The client has decided to stop dialysis treatment. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Supporting the client's decision respects autonomy, a core ethical principle. Discussing with family, alternatives, or involving a chaplain are secondary to honoring the client's choice.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the mental health unit. While reinforcing teaching about the client's prescribed medications, the nurse communicates truthfully about the adverse effects of the medications. Which of the following ethical concepts is the nurse exhibiting?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Veracity involves truthful communication. By honestly discussing medication side effects, the nurse upholds this principle, supporting informed decision-making.