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 sertraline. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sertraline, an SSRI, can cause weight gain as a side effect due to changes in appetite or metabolism.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for a prostate biopsy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blood in the urine is expected after a prostate biopsy due to minor trauma to the prostate tissue.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse at a long-term care facility is part of a risk management team that is creating a plan to lower infection rates in the facility. Which of the following instructions regarding hand hygiene should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Drying hands thoroughly from fingers to wrist is correct. Proper drying technique is important because residual moisture can harbor bacteria, and drying from fingers to wrist prevents recontamination of clean areas by water dripping from contaminated areas.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for prednisone. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prednisone, a corticosteroid, can cause insomnia due to its stimulatory effect on the central nervous system.