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 furosemide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide causes potassium loss, so increasing intake helps prevent hypokalemia. It's taken in the morning, fluid limits aren't standard, and dizziness needs evaluation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a cesarean birth. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ambulation within 24 hours prevents thromboembolism and aids recovery. Coughing supports lung function, cold packs aren't standard, and laxatives aren't given that frequently.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a femoral-popliteal bypass. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking pedal pulses assesses circulation, critical post-bypass. Dependent positioning risks swelling, warm compresses aren't standard, and leg crossing impairs flow.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data for a client who is receiving enteral tube feedings. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings is a manifestation of fluid overload?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Crackles in the lungs indicate pulmonary edema from fluid overload. Weight loss, low blood pressure, or poor skin turgor suggest dehydration, not overload.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for a colonoscopy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A sedative is used to ensure comfort during a colonoscopy. Clear liquids are required only 1-2 days prior, no food is allowed the morning of, and antibiotics aren't standard.