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 metoprolol. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Metoprolol can cause fatigue, a side effect to anticipate. Fiber meals, caffeine avoidance, and stopping based on pulse aren't recommended.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for metformin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Metformin requires frequent glucose monitoring and alcohol avoidance to prevent lactic acidosis. It's taken with food, and stopping needs provider approval.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following an above-the-knee amputation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote progression toward independence and mobility for the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using an overbed trapeze builds upper body strength, aiding independent repositioning. Abduction, avoiding prone positions, or loose dressings don't directly enhance mobility.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion. The nurse notes that the skin around the catheter's insertion site is edematous and cool. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stopping the infusion is the priority to prevent further fluid infiltration, which can cause tissue damage. Elevation, documentation, and compresses follow after halting the infusion.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse begins to bathe a newly admitted client who reports that they have not had anything to eat that day. The nurse interrupts the bath and obtains a healthy meal for the client. This action by the nurse is an example of which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Providing a meal addresses the client's immediate need, fostering trust and rapport. This action reflects responsiveness, not countertransference, boundary crossing, or truthfulness.