ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a long leg cast on his left leg. Which of the following findings is the priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diminished pulses suggest circulatory compromise, a medical emergency requiring immediate action.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is scheduled to receive electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for the treatment of depression. Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend to include in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Frequent reorientation post-ECT addresses confusion, a common side effect, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for enoxaparin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Injecting enoxaparin into the abdomen ensures proper subcutaneous absorption.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for methotrexate. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Methotrexate can cause hepatotoxicity, requiring liver enzyme monitoring.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client who has methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wearing a gown during hygiene tasks prevents MRSA spread via contact, a key infection control measure.