ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the admission of an adolescent client who is suspected to have bacterial meningitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nuchal rigidity (neck stiffness) is a classic sign of bacterial meningitis due to meningeal inflammation. Edema, jaundice, and hematuria suggest other conditions.
Question 3 of 5
A male nurse is assigned to care for an older adult female client. The client tells the nurse that she wants a female nurse to care for her. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Offering to reassign to a female nurse respects the client's preference and autonomy, addressing her comfort without confrontation or delegation.
Question 4 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 Stripping is outdated, shallow breathing hinders recovery, and drainage reporting varies by protocol.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 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has hypertension and a new prescription for verapamil. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Verapamil interacts with grapefruit, increasing drug levels and side effects. Weight gain, gum bleeding, and energy boosts aren't typical effects.