ATI LPN
ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 - Exam 1 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 may cause dry mouth. Effects take weeks, morning dosing is common, and stopping risks withdrawal.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for prednisone. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prednisone causes mood swings. It's taken with food, causes weight gain, and needs tapering.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An abduction pillow prevents dislocation. Flexion, no devices, and full weight-bearing risk injury.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a prescription for a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine following a total knee arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ice reduces swelling during CPM use. Flexion increases gradually (e.g., 10 degrees), storage should be safe, and meal breaks are allowed.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for lisinopril. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lisinopril causes dry cough (ACE inhibitor effect). Antacids aren't needed, BP decreases, and stopping risks rebound.