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 DEXA scan. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wearing loose-fitting clothing ensures comfort and facilitates the DEXA scan, which measures bone density.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for a cystoscopy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pink-tinged urine is expected after a cystoscopy due to minor irritation of the bladder lining.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse overhears two assistive personnel (AP) in the nurses' station discussing a client who was recently admitted. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Telling the APs to stop the conversation is correct. Discussing client information in a public area violates HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) privacy regulations. The nurse should immediately intervene and remind the APs about maintaining client confidentiality.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a positive outcome of treatment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client resumes menstruation is correct. The resumption of menstruation is a positive outcome of treatment for anorexia nervosa. It indicates that the client's nutritional status has improved and that the body is starting to regain normal function after addressing issues like malnutrition and hormonal imbalances.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for clonidine. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clonidine, an alpha-2 agonist, commonly causes dry mouth due to decreased salivary production.