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 cardiac catheterization. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fasting for 6 hours before a cardiac catheterization reduces the risk of aspiration during sedation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for a PET scan. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding strenuous exercise for 24 hours before a PET scan prevents false positives from muscle uptake of the tracer.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for sumatriptan. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sumatriptan, a triptan, can cause chest pain or tightness, which may indicate vasoconstriction and requires monitoring.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of pheochromocytoma. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypertension is a hallmark symptom of pheochromocytoma due to excessive catecholamine production.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 2-year-old child who has Clostridium difficile. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Initiating contact precautions is correct. Clostridium difficile is highly contagious and spreads through spores that can survive on surfaces. Contact precautions, including the use of gloves and gowns and proper hand hygiene with soap and water, help prevent transmission.