ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving enteral feedings via an NG tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take prior to administering the formula?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Verifying tube placement prevents aspiration by ensuring the formula enters the stomach.
Extract:
Admission Assessment
Laboratory Results
Vital signs
Day 1
0800:
Client reports increasing pain their right knee and left wrist over the last 2 years.
Crepitus of the right knee and left wrist. Client denies pain to other joints.
No rashes noted on face
Capillary refill +2 bilaterally upper and lower extremities
Family history of hypertension and gout
Question 2 of 5
Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.
| Action to take A. Instruct the client to apply heat B. Instruct the client to avoid large crowds C. Instruct the client to avoid foods high in purines D. Instruct the client to apply topical analgesics E. Instruct the client to use mild soaps for cleansing skin |
| Potential condition A. Rheumatoid arthritis B. Osteoarthritis C. Systemic lupus erythematosus D. Gout |
| Parameter to monitor A. Mobility B. Uric acid levels C. Joint deformities D. ANA E. Lymphadenopathy |
| Gout |
Correct Answer: D,C,D,B,C
Rationale: Gout is indicated by joint pain and elevated uric acid; avoiding purines, using analgesics, and monitoring uric acid and deformities manage and track progress.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a suspected myocardial infarction. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chest pain is a hallmark symptom of myocardial infarction due to cardiac ischemia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of pancreatitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epigastric pain is typical in pancreatitis due to pancreatic inflammation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is at 38 weeks of gestation and in active labor. The nurse notes late decelerations on the fetal monitor. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Repositioning to a lateral position improves uteroplacental blood flow, addressing late decelerations.