ATI LPN
LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse on a pediatric unit is caring for a toddler who has poor dietary intake. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Obtain the child's dietary history: The first step should be to gather information about the child's dietary habits and challenges in order to create a more targeted and effective approach.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for allopurinol. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increase fluid intake: Allopurinol can cause kidney stones, and increased fluids help prevent this complication. Generated rationale: Adequate hydration supports uric acid excretion, reducing the risk of renal complications during allopurinol therapy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a cesarean birth. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Temperature 38.2°C (100.8°F): A fever post-cesarean could indicate infection, such as endometritis, requiring prompt evaluation. Generated rationale: Postoperative fever suggests possible infection, necessitating immediate investigation to prevent complications.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: White blood cell count: Chemotherapy can cause leukopenia, increasing infection risk, necessitating close monitoring. Generated rationale: Myelosuppression from chemotherapy reduces immune defenses, making WBC monitoring critical to detect neutropenia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving a continuous bladder irrigation following a TURP. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cloudy urine output: Cloudy urine during continuous bladder irrigation could indicate infection or significant debris, requiring immediate evaluation. Generated rationale: Cloudiness may suggest a complication like infection or clot retention, necessitating prompt intervention post-TURP.