ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports acute pain following a surgical procedure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing pain level first guides appropriate intervention. Medication, compresses, or repositioning follow based on the assessment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dementia typically involves memory loss severe enough to disrupt activities of daily living (ADLs), unlike catatonia, illusions, or pressured speech, which aren't defining features.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dementia typically involves memory loss severe enough to disrupt activities of daily living (ADLs), unlike catatonia, illusions, or pressured speech, which aren't defining features.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for trazodone. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Trazodone causes drowsiness, often used at bedtime for sleep. Morning dosing isn't ideal, energy decreases, and alcohol worsens sedation (also true but not the focus).
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Monitoring cuff pressure every 8 hours prevents tracheal damage from overinflation. Suctioning is as needed, securing isn't to the jaw, and prone positioning depends on condition.