ATI LPN
ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has placenta previa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placenta previa typically causes painless, bright red vaginal bleeding. Fetal movement, contractions, and rigid abdomen are not characteristic.
Question 2 of 5
A client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus asks a nurse about beginning an exercise regimen. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Eating fruit provides carbohydrates to prevent hypoglycemia during exercise. Exercising at insulin peak, avoiding protein, or adding insulin risks blood sugar imbalances.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for a cervical cap as a form of contraception. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Keeping the cap in for 6 hours post-intercourse ensures effectiveness. Routine size checks, use during menstruation, or avoiding spermicide are incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who recently gave birth to her first child. The newborn is crying and the client states, 'I can't seem to do anything right. What should I do?' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Teaching swaddling empowers the mother, addressing her insecurity. Removing the baby, suggesting side positioning, or dismissing crying as normal does not support her needs.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has a new ascending colostomy. Which of the following comments by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A purple stoma indicates potential ischemia, requiring immediate reporting. Routine irrigation, dietary restrictions, or expecting formed stool are incorrect for an ascending colostomy.