ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client who reports palpitations and a sense of impending doom. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Minimizing stimuli creates a calming environment, addressing acute anxiety symptoms immediately.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for atorvastatin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Grapefruit juice interacts with atorvastatin, increasing toxicity risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has pernicious anemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify that increases the client's risk for injury?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A firm-bristled toothbrush can cause gum injury due to impaired proprioception from pernicious anemia's neurological effects.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the support person of a client who is in the first stage of labor. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include regarding effleurage?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Effleurage involves gentle abdominal stroking, promoting relaxation during contractions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for acetaminophen 300 mg with codeine 30 mg, 1 tablet every 3 to 4 hr PRN for pain. The nurse inadvertently administers 2 tablets to the client. In which of the following locations should the nurse document this client care incident?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An incident report documents medication errors, ensuring review and prevention of future errors.