ATI LPN
ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 - Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is at 12 weeks of gestation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: At 12 weeks, fetal heart tones are audible via Doppler. Leopold maneuvers are later (third trimester), reflexes check preeclampsia, and catheterization isn't routine.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking 1 tablet every 5 min (max 3 doses) is correct for angina. Tablets need cool, dark storage (not locked car or fridge), and burning is immediate, not delayed.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for a colonoscopy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cramping is common post-colonoscopy due to air insufflation. No food is allowed prior, it's done lying down, and bright blood isn't expected.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about performing self-breast examinations. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using finger tips with firm pressure detects lumps effectively. Exams are best post-period, standing or sitting aids palpation, and nipples should be checked.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a prescription for a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine following a total knee arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ice reduces swelling during CPM use. Flexion increases gradually (e.g., 10 degrees), storage should be safe, and meal breaks are allowed.