ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 - Exam 1

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Place an abduction pillow between the client's legsB. Encourage the client to ambulate without assistive devicesC. Position the client with the affected leg flexedD. Instruct the client to bear weight fully on the affected leg

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: An abduction pillow prevents dislocation. Flexion, no devices, and full weight-bearing risk injury.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse at an outpatient clinic receives a call from a client who reports experiencing syncope after starting a new prescription for enalapril. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client?

A. Decrease daily fluid intakeB. Withhold the medication if pulse rate is less than 60/minC. Rise slowly from a sitting position to a standing positionD. Increase dietary potassium

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Enalapril can cause orthostatic hypotension leading to syncope; rising slowly minimizes this risk. Fluid decrease worsens it, pulse isn't key, and potassium isn't directly related.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for lisinopril. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. I might develop a dry coughB. I should take this medication with an antacidC. I should expect my blood pressure to increaseD. I can stop this medication if I feel dizzy

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Lisinopril causes dry cough (ACE inhibitor effect). Antacids aren't needed, BP decreases, and stopping risks rebound.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for prednisone. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. I should take this medication on an empty stomachB. I might gain weight while taking this medicationC. I can stop this medication abruptly if I feel betterD. I should avoid eating potassium-rich foods

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Prednisone causes fluid retention and weight gain. It's taken with food, tapered off, and potassium isn't restricted.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a mastectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Encourage the client to perform arm exercises on the affected sideB. Place the affected arm in a dependent positionC. Apply a heating pad to the incision siteD. Instruct the client to avoid using the affected arm

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Arm exercises prevent lymphedema. Dependent position worsens swelling, heat risks infection, and immobilization isn't advised.

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