ATI LPN
VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a mental health unit asks a client who has schizophrenia, 'How are you?' Which of the following responses should the nurse identify as the speech alteration of echolalia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Echolalia is repeating what is heard, as in 'How are you?'
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has an allergy to penicillin. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cefazolin, a cephalosporin, risks cross-reactivity with penicillin allergies.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication record of a client who has a new prescription for fluoxetine. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to discontinue 2 weeks before starting fluoxetine treatment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Phenelzine, an MAOI, requires a 2-week washout to avoid serotonin syndrome with fluoxetine.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is breastfeeding their 5-day-old newborn. Which of the following should the nurse identify as an indication that the newborn is breastfeeding effectively?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Audible swallowing indicates effective milk transfer during breastfeeding.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of expectant parents regarding the proper use of a car seat. Which of the following statements by a parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rolled towels stabilize a newborn's head, indicating understanding of car seat safety.