ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an acute care setting is assisting in collecting client information to include in a referral for a physical therapist. Which of the following information should the nurse plan to include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Physical assessment findings (e.g., range of motion, strength) are critical for a PT referral to tailor treatment. Family history, prior meds, and insurance claims are less directly relevant.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetes mellitus about a 24-hour creatinine clearance test. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For a 24-hour creatinine clearance test, the client discards the first morning void and collects all urine for the next 24 hours to measure kidney function accurately. Protein-rich diets can skew results, glucose levels aren't relevant, and antiseptics may contaminate the sample.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a long leg cast on his left leg. Which of the following findings is the priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diminished pulses indicate potential circulatory compromise, a priority requiring immediate intervention. Ecchymosis may resolve, space is normal, and spasms are less urgent.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus and a new prescription for glipizide. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alcohol can enhance glipizide's hypoglycemic effect, risking low blood sugar. It's taken before meals, doesn't increase urine output, and BP monitoring isn't specific to it.
Question 5 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 first calms the environment, reducing anxiety or panic attack triggers. Medication, past behaviors, and explanations follow as needed.