ATI LPN
ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 - Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. The client yells at the nurse whenever medication changes are prescribed by the client's provider. The nurse should identify that the client is using which of the following defense mechanisms?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Displacement involves redirecting emotions to a safer target. The client's anger at medication changes (likely toward the provider) is displaced onto the nurse, a less threatening figure.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for valsartan. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Valsartan causes dizziness (hypotension). Grapefruit isn't an issue, BP decreases, and stopping risks rebound.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for gabapentin. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gabapentin causes drowsiness. Antacids reduce absorption, relief takes time, and tapering prevents withdrawal.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for hydrocortisone cream. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hydrocortisone thins skin with long use. It's applied to affected areas, relief takes time, and duration varies.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: COPD causes air trapping, leading to a barrel chest. Breath sounds may be diminished, RR is typically high, and sputum is common.