ATI LPN
ATI LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Retake Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for a clonidine patch. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying the clonidine patch to the upper arm (or other recommended sites) ensures effective delivery of the medication.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for a nicotine patch. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Removing the patch at night reduces the risk of nicotine overdose and minimizes side effects like insomnia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for methotrexate. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Methotrexate can cause hepatotoxicity, so monitoring liver function tests is essential to detect potential liver damage.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for rivaroxaban. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rivaroxaban, an anticoagulant, increases bleeding risk, which requires careful monitoring.