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 sleep study. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding caffeine before a sleep study prevents stimulation that could interfere with sleep patterns and study results.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for allopurinol. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allopurinol reduces uric acid levels, so monitoring uric acid ensures the medication's effectiveness in treating gout.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Heartburn is a common symptom of Barrett's esophagus due to chronic acid reflux damaging the esophageal lining.
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 reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for a salmeterol inhaler. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking salmeterol once daily is correct, as it is a long-acting bronchodilator used for maintenance therapy in asthma or COPD.