ATI LPN
ATI LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for pantoprazole. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pantoprazole can cause diarrhea, a side effect to monitor. It's taken before meals, antacids aren't needed, and stopping early risks relapse.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for metformin. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Metformin can cause a metallic taste, a side effect to anticipate. It's taken with meals, protein limits aren't needed, and shakiness requires glucose, not stopping.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a lumbar puncture. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lying flat prevents post-lumbar puncture headache by reducing CSF leakage. Fluid restriction is unnecessary, warm compresses aren't standard, and temperature checks are more frequent if infection is suspected.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has thrombocytopenia. The nurse should identify which of the following findings increases the client's risk for injury.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A firm-bristled toothbrush risks gum bleeding in thrombocytopenia. Masks, sleep, or vegetables don't increase injury risk.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client who expresses anxiety about exercising in the outdoor courtyard. The nurse promises to walk with the client in the courtyard each day. Which of the following ethical principles is the nurse demonstrating?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fidelity involves keeping promises and maintaining trust. By committing to walk with the client, the nurse upholds this principle, fostering a supportive relationship.