ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who has received external radiation for throat cancer. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Radiation to the throat can damage taste buds and salivary glands, causing dysgeusia (loss of taste), a common side effect.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for levothyroxine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Consistency in timing optimizes levothyroxine's efficacy and hormone stability.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a lumbar laminectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote comfort?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Early ambulation promotes circulation and reduces stiffness, enhancing comfort.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing site care for a child who has a gastrostomy enteral tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Securing the tubing to the abdomen prevents dislodgement and maintains tube stability during movement.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has peptic ulcer disease and is scheduled to undergo an esophagogastroduodenoscopy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take prior to the procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Informed consent ensures the client understands the procedure's risks and benefits.