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 exercise stress test. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wearing comfortable shoes ensures safety and ease during the physical activity required for an exercise stress test.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing preoperative care to a client who reports he has no one at home to help him after his outpatient surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assist with a referral to a home health care agency is correct. If the client has no one to assist them at home after surgery, a home health care agency can provide the necessary support. This is a proactive solution to ensure the client has assistance for postoperative recovery, including monitoring for complications, assistance with mobility, and other care needs.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for allopurinol. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allopurinol reduces uric acid levels, so monitoring uric acid ensures the medication's effectiveness in treating gout.
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 is receiving IV fluids. The nurse notes that the IV site is red and swollen. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Discontinuing the IV line is the first action to prevent further complications from infiltration or phlebitis at the red and swollen site.