ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a suspected myocardial infarction. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chest pain is a hallmark symptom of myocardial infarction due to cardiac ischemia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A tingling sensation is normal with nitroglycerin, indicating proper absorption.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a suspected peptic ulcer. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epigastric pain is a classic symptom of peptic ulcers, often related to meals.
Extract:
Nurses’ Notes
I&O
Postoperative Day 3
0900:
Client reports pain at surgical incision site as 5 on a scale of 0 to 10. Client reports bladder fullness. Perineal dressing Intact with minimal serosanguinous drainage. Client transferring out of bed to chair independently. Extremities cool and dry with 2+peripheral pulses.
1300:
Client reports abdominal cramping and small, hard, painful bowel movement after lunch. Ambulating independently in hallway. Reports pain as 8 on a scale of 0 to 10. Urinary catheter intact with 100 mL/hr of pink urine.
Question 4 of 5
Select the 2 actions the nurse should prepare to take for the client.
| Encourage prolonged dangling before ambulation. |
| Administer an enema. |
| Encourage oral fluid intake. |
| Irrigate indwelling catheter with 500 mL of fluid. |
| Assist the client with a sitz bath. |
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: Fluid intake and sitz baths promote bowel function and comfort post-surgery.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing care to a client who is immunocompromised. Which of the following should the nurse identify as possible source of infection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Soiled linens on the floor can harbor pathogens, posing an infection risk to immunocompromised clients.