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 lisinopril. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor, commonly causes a dry cough. Antacids aren't needed, BP should decrease, and potassium monitoring is key but not the focus here.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ginseng can interfere with warfarin's anticoagulant effect, risking clots or bleeding. INR 2.0 is therapeutic, hypertension and headaches are unrelated.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving 0.9% sodium chloride IV at 75 mL/hr. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Calculating intake per shift monitors fluid balance. Heparin isn't routine for saline, site checks are more frequent (e.g., hourly), and bags change every 24 hr.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting a client who has irritable bowel syndrome with meal selections. Which of the following foods should the nurse remind the client to include in her diet?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Yogurt's probiotics can ease IBS symptoms like bloating. Honey and watermelon may ferment, worsening symptoms, and ice cream's fat/lactose can aggravate.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of cirrhosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ascites occurs in cirrhosis from portal hypertension. Weight increases, sclera yellows, and appetite decreases.