ATI LPN
ATI LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for gabapentin. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gabapentin can cause drowsiness, requiring caution. Food intake is flexible, alcohol avoidance is prudent but secondary, and abrupt stopping risks symptom recurrence.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for clopidogrel. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clopidogrel increases bleeding risk, leading to easy bruising. Food isn't required, citrus isn't restricted, and timing is flexible.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving IV fluids with potassium chloride. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An irregular heart rate suggests hyperkalemia or arrhythmia, requiring reporting. Mild discomfort, normal urine output, and stable BP are less concerning.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous bladder irrigation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking irrigation fluid for blood ensures patency and detects bleeding. Hourly output is excessive, manual irrigation isn't routine, and oral intake depends on orders.
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: B
Rationale: A chest X-ray confirms proper central venous catheter placement, critical for safe TPN administration. Verifying solution, Sims' position, or clean technique are inappropriate.