ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a child who has pertussis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Facial erythema is common in pertussis due to intense coughing fits causing facial flushing.
Extract:
History and Physical
Vital signs
Client reports, “I have a cough”
History of present illness: 38-year-old client presents to the ED with a 4 day history of cough, often productive. Client reports fatigue, night sweats and a low-grade fever. Client reports “blood-tinged sputum”. Client also reports, “I used to weigh 167 pounds. Now I weigh 162 pounds.” Client reports a decreased appetite along with the 2.26kg (5lb) weight loss over the past week. Client states they have been trying to stay hydrated.
Family history: Child has asthma. All other family members healthy.
Social history: Heavy alcohol use (4 to 5 drinks per day), denies tobacco or illicit drug use. Recently traveled to visit their family in South Africa and stayed for 3 weeks
Question 2 of 5
To further evaluate the client, the nurse anticipates the client will need [dropdown] and [dropdown].
| A pulmonary function test |
| A chest x-ray |
| A nasopharyngeal swab |
| Blood cultures |
| A montoux test |
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: A chest X-ray and Mantoux test are key to evaluating suspected tuberculosis.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with client who has diabetes mellitus and is taking insulin lispro and insulin glargine. Which the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insulin lispro and insulin glargine should be administered separately, as mixing them in one syringe can affect their effectiveness and may cause inaccurate dosing. This ensures proper administration and action of both insulins.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of chronic kidney disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Edema is common in chronic kidney disease due to impaired fluid excretion.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of hypertension. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Headache is a common symptom of hypertension due to increased vascular pressure.