ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring client who has peptic ulcer disease and is scheduled to undergo an esophagogastroduodenoscopy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take prior to the procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Informed consent is critical to ensure the client understands the procedure's risks and benefits.
Extract:
Nurses’ Notes
Provider Prescriptions
Day of admission
1300
The client is accompanied by a patient who reports that the
client has become more aggressive and has been acting out at home. Few superficial cut marks on the wrist noted. The client has borderline personality disorder and alcohol use disorder.
Day 2
1000:
The client is angry and tells the nurse, "You are a horrible person’’
Client initiated a fight with other peers in the unit
1300:
The client is encouraged to encourage to share their feelings. The client tells
the nurse, "You are the best. Much better than the other nurses."
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client.
The nurse is collecting data from the client.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should identify that [dropdown] and [dropdown] indicate manifestations of borderline personality disorder.
| Elevated body temperature |
| Emotional stability |
| Tactile hallucinations |
| Increased heart rate |
| Fear of abandonment |
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Emotional instability and fear of abandonment are core features of borderline personality disorder.
Extract:
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is starting chemotherapy and is concerned about hair loss. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cutting hair short can ease the transition of hair loss and empower the client.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a cholecystectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Absence of bowel sounds may indicate a postoperative ileus, requiring provider notification.