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 valsartan. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Valsartan's timing is flexible, aiding compliance. Potassium meals, cough (less common than with ACE inhibitors), or exercise limits aren't primary concerns.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a coronary artery bypass graft. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Coughing and deep breathing prevent atelectasis and pneumonia. Arm use is encouraged with guidance, warm compresses risk infection, and sodium is restricted.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for citalopram. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Citalopram can cause dry mouth, a common side effect. Timing is flexible, tyramine isn't a concern, and effects take weeks.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous bladder irrigation following a transurethral resection of the prostate. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking for clots ensures catheter patency, critical for irrigation. Output monitoring is secondary, manual irrigation isn't routine, and antibiotics depend on orders.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for tramadol. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Tramadol can cause constipation, and its sedative effects warrant avoiding driving initially. Food may help nausea but isn't required, and dose increases need provider approval.