ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing site care for a child who a gastrostomy enteral tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Securing the tube to the abdomen prevents dislodgment and promotes comfort.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for doxycycline. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding lying down for 30 minutes prevents esophageal irritation from doxycycline.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for fluoxetine. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Suicidal thoughts are a potential side effect of fluoxetine, requiring immediate reporting.
Extract:
Admission Assessment
Laboratory Results
Vital Signs
0900:
Client reports, "I'm bloated and my stomach hurts."
History of prior illness:
Client reports a 3-week history of gnawing abdominal pain. Client states, "It's a burning sensation that radiates to my back. I think I've lost a little weight too." Reports one episode of dark, tarry stool. No vomiting. Client reports pain is worse about 1hr after eating a meal and pain is worsened by eating.
Past Medical History: osteoarthritis
Social History: recently divorced, drinks in moderation (3 to 4 drinks per week), smokes tobacco
Current Medications: Ibuprofen 800 mg three times daily PRN arthritis pain
General: client appears uncomfortable, diaphoretic head, ears, eyes, nose, and throat (HEENT): oropharynx clear, mucous membranes moist and pale
Respiratory: bilateral breath sounds clear
Gastrointestinal: epigastric tenderness to palpation, no rebound tenderness
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is admitted to the medical surgical unit
Question 4 of 5
The nurse anticipates the client will likely require [dropdown] as evidenced by the client's [dropdown] and [dropdown].
| proton pump inhibitor therapy |
| blood transfusion |
| antibiotic therapy |
| surgical intervention |
| intravenous fluid resuscitation |
Correct Answer: B,C,F
Rationale: A blood transfusion is needed due to low hemoglobin and hematocrit, indicating significant blood loss.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for epinephrine auto-injector PRN. The nurse should reinforce with the client that the medication can help treat which of the following manifestations?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Epinephrine treats shortness of breath in anaphylaxis by causing bronchodilation, improving airflow.