V1 ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a child who has terminal cancer. Which of the following responses by the child's siblings should the nurse expect?

A. The adolescent brother criticizes the parents' plan to have a funeral service.B. The school-age sister views death as being a type of temporary sleep.C. The adolescent brother fears the terminal illness is contagious.D. The school-age sister is concerned about the impact of her sibling's death on herself.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: School-age children often see death as temporary, like sleep.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is observing an assistive personnel (AP) apply antiembolic stockings for a client. The nurse should identify that which of the following actions by the AP indicates an understanding of the procedure.

A. Elevates the client's legs before applying the stockingsB. Instructs the client to dorsiflex their feet while applying the stockingsC. Massages the client's legs before applying the stockingsD. Folds the top of the stockings over after applying them

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Elevating legs reduces swelling, aiding proper stocking application.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is checking the home environment of a client for safety hazards. Which of the following items require intervention by the nurse?

A. The television set is turned to a loud volume.B. The dining room table has low chairs with no armrests.C. The bedroom extension cord is placed under a heavy nightstand.D. The living room contains wall-to-wall carpeting.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: An extension cord under furniture poses a fire hazard.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse administered an IM injection to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce the risk of a needlestick injury?

A. Place a cap holder securely on the used needle before disposalB. Recap the needle for disposal later.C. Dispose of the used needle immediately in a sharps container.D. Detach the used needle and dispose of it promptly.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Immediate disposal in a sharps container prevents needlestick injuries.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates cost-effective care?

A. Flexes the client's affected hip to 120B. Adducts the client's affected legC. Checks the neurovascular status of the client's lower extremities every 6 hrD. Applies a sequential compression device to the client's lower extremities

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: SCDs prevent DVT cost-effectively post-surgery.

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