ATI LPN
V1 ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a hemicolectomy. Which of the following is a subjective indication that the client needs PRN pain medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Client-reported pain is the primary subjective indicator.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a long-leg cast on his left leg and reports severe pain. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client might have compartment syndrome? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Pallor, immobility, and paresthesia are classic signs of compartment syndrome.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and reports difficulty with limiting sodium in their diet. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Homemade vinegar and oil dressing reduces sodium intake.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in the newborn nursery is collecting data about a newborn's Moro reflex. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to elicit this reflex?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clapping elicits the Moro reflex, causing arm extension and abduction.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting a sputum specimen from a client for culture and sensitivity. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Refrigerating preserves the specimen's integrity for accurate testing.