ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a left-sided pneumothorax and a chest tube in place. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Continuous bubbling indicates an air leak, a complication requiring provider intervention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving IV magnesium sulfate. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of magnesium toxicity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low urine output (<30 mL/hr) suggests magnesium toxicity, risking accumulation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse overhears two assistive personnel (AP) in the nurses' station discussing a client who was recently admitted. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stopping the conversation prevents further confidentiality breaches, addressing the issue immediately.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for lorazepam. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding alcohol prevents dangerous interactions with lorazepam, showing understanding.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous bladder irrigation following a transurethral resection of the prostate. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blood clots indicate potential hemorrhage, requiring urgent provider notification.