ATI LPN
VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client who has a small bowel obstruction for insertion of a nasogastric tube. Which of the following equipment should the nurse gather prior to the procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Suction is needed for decompression in bowel obstruction.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication record of a client who has a new prescription for fluoxetine. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to discontinue 2 weeks before starting fluoxetine treatment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Phenelzine, an MAOI, requires a 2-week washout to avoid serotonin syndrome with fluoxetine.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting health history data from a client who has hemorrhoids. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chronic constipation strains the rectal veins, commonly causing hemorrhoids.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning to obtain blood from a newborn via a heel stick. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A heat pack increases blood flow, facilitating specimen collection.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardian of a preschooler who has a new diagnosis of enterobiasis. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Treating all household members prevents reinfection with pinworms.