ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for prednisone. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prednisone can elevate glucose levels, requiring monitoring for hyperglycemia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is receiving change-of-shift report on four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to see first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Numbness in a femur fracture suggests neurovascular issues, requiring urgent assessment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for lorazepam. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding alcohol prevents dangerous interactions with lorazepam, showing understanding.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is administering pancrelipase to a child who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following outcomes should the nurse expect as a therapeutic effect of the treatment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pancrelipase aids in fat digestion, reducing steatorrhea (fatty stools) in cystic fibrosis, which is a primary therapeutic goal of the medication.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about preventing dental caries with the parent of a 12-month-old toddler. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A small, soft-bristled toothbrush is gentle and effective for a toddler's teeth, preventing caries without causing discomfort.