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 a PET scan. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding strenuous exercise for 24 hours before a PET scan prevents false positives from muscle uptake of the tracer.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for trazodone. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Trazodone, an antidepressant, commonly causes drowsiness, which can affect safety and coordination.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for a nitroglycerin sublingual tablet. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Storing nitroglycerin tablets in a dark container protects them from light, which can degrade the medication.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Persistent fatigue, lasting over 6 months, is a hallmark symptom of chronic fatigue syndrome.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for a cardiac ablation. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fasting for 6 hours before a cardiac ablation reduces the risk of aspiration during sedation.