ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for insulin aspart. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Insulin aspart is taken before meals to control postprandial glucose spikes.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who reports dry, itchy skin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A humidifier adds moisture to the air, alleviating dry, itchy skin effectively.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an acute care facility is reviewing medication administration protocol with another nurse. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the review?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking allergy bands ensures patient safety by preventing allergic reactions, a critical step in medication administration.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a lumbar laminectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote comfort?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Early ambulation promotes circulation and reduces stiffness, enhancing comfort.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who has received external radiation for throat cancer. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Radiation to the throat can damage taste buds and salivary glands, causing dysgeusia (loss of taste), a common side effect.