ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of breast cancer. The client states, 'I don't understand why this is happening to me.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acknowledging confusion and inviting discussion supports emotional processing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a mastectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote comfort?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevating the arm reduces edema, promoting comfort post-mastectomy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is at 20 weeks of gestation and has been taking ferrous sulfate. For which of the following findings should the nurse monitor as a common adverse effect of iron supplementation and report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Constipation is a frequent side effect of iron supplementation, requiring monitoring and reporting.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is 6 hr postoperative following a right total knee arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking pedal pulses hourly assesses circulation, critical post-knee arthroplasty.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is at 32 weeks of gestation and is experiencing preterm labor. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nifedipine is a tocolytic used to halt preterm labor, appropriate for this scenario.