ATI LPN
ATI LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Retake Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about toilet training with the guardians of a toddler who has a cognitive impairment. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Giving the toddler a sticker after each successful toileting attempt is correct. Positive reinforcement, such as stickers or praise, encourages consistency and motivation, which is particularly beneficial for children with cognitive impairments.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has a new prescription for propranolol. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bradycardia is correct. Propranolol is a beta-blocker that reduces heart rate and blood pressure by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors. One of its primary adverse effects is bradycardia (slow heart rate), which can lead to dizziness, fatigue, or hypotension.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse working in a rehabilitation unit is administering medications to two clients who have the same name. Which of the following identifiers should the nurse use to verify the identities of each client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using the telephone numbers of the clients is correct. According to The Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goals, at least two unique identifiers, such as date of birth and telephone number, should be used to verify client identity before administering medications to prevent errors.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has acute cholecystitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain in the right upper abdomen is correct. Acute cholecystitis is the inflammation of the gallbladder, typically caused by gallstones blocking bile flow. This condition leads to severe right upper quadrant (RUQ) pain, often triggered by fatty meals and sometimes accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and fever.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with preparing a client who is to have a central venous catheter inserted for the administration of total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Preparing the client for a chest x-ray to verify catheter placement is correct. A chest x-ray is required to confirm correct catheter placement before TPN administration to ensure the catheter tip is in the superior vena cava and to rule out complications like pneumothorax.