ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a chest tube to manage a hemothorax. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Keeping the tube below chest level aids drainage, reinforcing dressings maintains a seal, and monitoring for emphysema detects complications. Stripping is outdated, shallow breathing hinders recovery, and drainage reporting varies by protocol.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse at a provider's office is caring for a client who is in the third trimester of pregnancy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blurred vision in the third trimester may indicate preeclampsia, a serious condition requiring immediate reporting. Other findings are common pregnancy symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has anorexia nervosa and a behavioral management plan in place. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the behavioral plan is effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A potassium of 3.5 mEq/L (normal range) suggests stabilization, a sign of effective management in anorexia. Low sodium, hemoglobin, and BMI indicate ongoing issues.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving continuous bladder irrigation following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bright red blood in urine post-TURP signals bleeding, requiring monitoring. Output checks are more frequent, rate varies, and tubing stays below bladder level.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a laminectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Urinary retention is a risk post-laminectomy due to spinal anesthesia or pain, requiring monitoring. Flat positioning varies, leg exercises are more frequent, and heat isn't standard.