ATI LPN
ATI LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse on a medical surgical unit is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated blood pressure with a headache suggests a hypertensive crisis, requiring immediate assessment to prevent complications like stroke. Other conditions are less urgent.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in bed and begins experiencing a tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Measuring seizure duration aids in assessing severity and guiding treatment. Inserting airways, lowering rails, or restraining can cause injury or complications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for losartan. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Losartan can cause orthostatic hypotension, leading to dizziness. Potassium meals, exercise limits, and bedtime dosing aren't necessary.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Kink-free tubing ensures proper oxygen delivery. Petroleum jelly risks aspiration, securing tubing varies, and cannula changes aren't daily.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Insulin glargine can cause weight gain, a side effect to monitor. It's taken daily, not with meals, shaking is avoided, and it's not for acute highs.