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 sertraline. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sertraline's effects take weeks to manifest, showing understanding. Timing is flexible, sleepiness doesn't warrant stopping, and water intake is unaffected.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal tube. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A cuff pressure of 35 cm H2O (above 20-30 cm H2O) risks tracheal damage, requiring reporting. Normal saturation, respiratory rate, and temperature are unremarkable.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for levothyroxine. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Levothyroxine's effects take weeks to manifest, reflecting proper understanding. It's taken on an empty stomach, diet doesn't need altering, and antacids can interfere.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Spinach and kale, high in vitamin K, can interfere with warfarin's anticoagulant effect. Ibuprofen, variable dosing times, or contact sports increase bleeding risks.