ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a cesarean birth. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A temperature of 38.5°C may indicate infection, requiring immediate provider notification.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for captopril. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A persistent dry cough is a common side effect of captopril, requiring provider notification.
Extract:
History and Physical
Vital signs
Screenings
Diagnostic results
Laboratory results
Provider Prescription
Client reports, “I have a cough”
History of present illness: 38-year-old client presents to the ED with a 4 day history of cough, often productive. Client reports fatigue, night sweats and a low-grade fever. Client reports “blood-tinged sputum”. Client also reports, “I used to weigh 167 pounds. Now I weigh 162 pounds.” Client reports a decreased appetite along with the 2.26kg (5lb) weight loss over the past week. Client states they have been trying to stay hydrated.
Family history: Child has asthma. All other family members healthy.
Social history: Heavy alcohol use (4 to 5 drinks per day), denies tobacco or illicit drug use. Recently traveled to visit their family in South Africa and stayed for 3 weeks
The nurse is administering medications to the client and is monitoring potential adverse effects of medications.
Question 3 of 5
For each body system below, click to specify the assessment findings that could indicate a serious adverse reaction.
| Yellowing of the eyes |
| Blurred vision |
| Dry eyes |
| Abdominal pain |
| Weight gain |
| Increased bruising |
| Darkening of the urine |
Correct Answer: A,B,D,F,G
Rationale: Yellowing of the eyes,Jaundice, blurred vision, abdominal pain, bruising, bleeding, and dark urine indicate serious TB medication side effects.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about healthy lifestyle changes with a female client who has mild hypertension. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reducing sodium intake to less than 2,300 mg per day (ideally 1,500 mg for hypertension) helps lower blood pressure and prevent complications.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to have plaster cast applied to his right arm. Which of the following information should the nurse include the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevating the extremity reduces swelling, promoting healing post-cast application.