ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is administering pancrelipase to a child who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following outcomes should the nurse expect as a therapeutic effect of the treatment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pancrelipase aids in fat digestion, reducing steatorrhea (fatty stools) in cystic fibrosis, which is a primary therapeutic goal of the medication.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving IV magnesium sulfate. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of magnesium toxicity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low urine output (<30 mL/hr) suggests magnesium toxicity, risking accumulation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for insulin aspart. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Insulin aspart is taken before meals to control postprandial glucose spikes.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a cholecystectomy and reports pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Identifying pain level guides appropriate intervention, ensuring effective pain management.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for a combination oral contraceptive. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking the pill at the same time daily ensures consistent hormone levels.