ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a new prescription for phenytoin. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Liver function tests monitor phenytoin's potential hepatotoxicity.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Polyuria is a classic symptom of type 2 diabetes due to elevated blood glucose levels.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Barrel chest is a common finding in COPD due to chronic lung hyperinflation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of asthma. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect during an acute exacerbation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wheezing is a hallmark of asthma exacerbation due to airway constriction.
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about infection control measures. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Soiled dressings, particularly those contaminated with blood or pathogens, should be disposed of in a biohazard trash receptacle to prevent the spread of infection.