ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has HIV and is neutropenic. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as increasing the risk for the client to develop an infection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fresh fruit poses a risk to a neutropenic client because it may harbor harmful bacteria or fungi, which could lead to an infection. Neutropenic clients have a weakened immune system and are more vulnerable to infections, so it is essential to avoid raw or unwashed fruits that can carry harmful pathogens.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for levothyroxine. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: TSH is the most important laboratory test to monitor in a client taking levothyroxine, as this medication is used to replace or supplement thyroid hormone levels. Monitoring TSH levels is essential for determining whether the medication dosage needs to be adjusted.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with client who has diabetes mellitus and is taking insulin lispro and insulin glargine. Which the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insulin lispro and insulin glargine should be administered separately, as mixing them in one syringe can affect their effectiveness and may cause inaccurate dosing. This ensures proper administration and action of both insulins.
Question 4 of 5
A charge nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about infection control measures. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Soiled dressings, particularly those contaminated with blood or pathogens, should be disposed of in a biohazard trash receptacle to prevent the spread of infection.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 2 days postpartum. The client tells the nurse she cannot afford to pay for baby formula. The nurse should refer the client to which of the following members of the interprofessional team?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A case manager can assess the client's financial needs and connect them with resources such as the Women, Infants, and Children (WI
C) program to provide formula at no or reduced cost.