ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of alcohol use disorder and is experiencing withdrawal symptoms. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tremors are a common symptom of alcohol withdrawal due to nervous system irritability.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a new diagnosis of glaucoma. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Eye pain is a common symptom of glaucoma due to increased intraocular pressure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an acute care setting is assisting in collecting client information to include in a referral for physical therapist. Which of the following information should the nurse plan to include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Physical assessment findings provide critical details about mobility and strength, guiding the physical therapist's plan.
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 4 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 5 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.