ATI LPN
V1 ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to instill an otic suspension into an adult client's ear. Which of the following methods should the nurse plan to use?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Upward and outward straightens the adult ear canal.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a school-age child who has sickle-cell disease and is experiencing a vaso-occlusive crisis. Which of the following should the nurse recommend to include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Passive range-of-motion prevents stiffness without exacerbating pain.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in the newborn nursery is collecting data about a newborn's Moro reflex. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to elicit this reflex?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clapping elicits the Moro reflex, causing arm extension and abduction.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who is postoperative following laser surgery for open-angle glaucoma. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the instructions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preventing constipation avoids straining, which can increase intraocular pressure.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for digoxin to treat heart failure. Which of the following should the nurse include as an expected effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Digoxin increases cardiac output by enhancing contractility.