ATI LPN
ATI LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Retake Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for an esophageal manometry. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fasting for 6 hours before an esophageal manometry ensures accurate measurement of esophageal pressure without interference from food or liquid.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for metformin. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metformin can affect kidney function, so monitoring serum creatinine is essential to assess renal clearance and prevent lactic acidosis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new diagnosis of hypothyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fatigue is a common symptom of hypothyroidism due to a slowed metabolism from decreased thyroid hormone production.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 2-year-old child who has Clostridium difficile. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Initiating contact precautions is correct. Clostridium difficile is highly contagious and spreads through spores that can survive on surfaces. Contact precautions, including the use of gloves and gowns and proper hand hygiene with soap and water, help prevent transmission.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who delivered a newborn by cesarean birth 1 day ago. The client requests nonpharmacological interventions to manage pain when changing positions. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Splinting the incision with a pillow is correct. Holding a pillow firmly against the incision while changing positions provides support, reduces strain on the abdominal muscles, and minimizes pain during movement.