ATI LPN
ATI LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exam 3 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: A
Rationale: Obtaining a dietary history identifies patterns and causes of poor intake, guiding subsequent interventions like snacks or family involvement.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who has varicella zoster. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Varicella requires airborne precautions, including a negative-pressure room, to prevent spread. Aspirin risks Reye's syndrome, contact precautions alone are insufficient, and distance doesn't replace airborne measures.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for prednisone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prednisone can cause weight gain due to fluid retention and appetite increase. It's taken with food, tapered gradually, and dairy isn't restricted.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a bowel resection. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ambulation prevents complications like ileus and thromboembolism. Coughing aids lung function, warm compresses risk infection, and diuretics aren't routine.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nitroglycerin often causes headaches due to vasodilation. It's taken every 5 minutes, dissolved under the tongue, and stored in a dark, airtight container.