ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an indwelling catheter with a urinary drainage system. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Securing tubing to the abdomen prevents tugging and maintains flow, reducing infection risk. Coiling above the bag, holding at waist, or sampling from the bag increase infection risk.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about collecting a stool specimen to check for occult blood. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding red meat for 3 days prevents false positives in occult blood tests. Dairy doesn't affect it, urine can dilute results, and weekly collection isn't standard.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is contributing to an in-service for newly licensed nurses about situations requiring an incident report. Which of the following examples should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An IV pump error delivering double the fluid is a serious medication error requiring an incident report. Vomiting is a side effect, restraint removal may not need reporting, and PCA misuse needs clarification.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting a health history from the guardian of a 4-year-old child. Which of the following statements by the guardian is the priority for the nurse to address?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Withdrawal after a daycare change suggests emotional distress, a priority over bedwetting, picky eating, or repetitive questions, which are less urgent.
Question 5 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.