ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Polyuria is a classic symptom of type 2 diabetes due to elevated blood glucose levels.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a closed head injury. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of increasing intracranial pressure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Restlessness can indicate increasing intracranial pressure due to cerebral irritation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of pancreatitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epigastric pain is typical in pancreatitis due to pancreatic inflammation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for captopril. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A persistent dry cough is a common side effect of captopril, requiring provider notification.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has genital herpes about self-management during an outbreak. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Keeping lesions clean and dry promotes healing and prevents secondary infections.