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 colonoscopy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Drinking a laxative solution the day before a colonoscopy is necessary to clear the colon, ensuring a clear view during the procedure.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Numbness in the feet suggests peripheral neuropathy, a complication of diabetes that requires prompt reporting to the provider for further evaluation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is postoperative following a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding heavy lifting for 4 to 6 weeks prevents strain on the surgical site, promoting healing after a laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for furosemide. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide, a loop diuretic, can cause hypokalemia, so monitoring potassium levels is essential to prevent complications like arrhythmias.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to limit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Broccoli is high in vitamin K, which can interfere with warfarin's anticoagulant effect, so intake should be limited and consistent.