ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching with a client whose pregnancy BMI was 30.5. The nurse should include that which of the following is an acceptable weight gain for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For a BMI of 30.5, 11-20 lb weight gain is recommended; 16 lb falls within this safe range.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for valsartan. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Valsartan is teratogenic, so avoiding pregnancy is critical.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for phenytoin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alcohol can interact with phenytoin, reducing efficacy and increasing toxicity.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for digoxin. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypokalemia (3.2 mEq/L) increases digoxin toxicity risk, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client who has methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wearing a gown during hygiene tasks prevents MRSA spread via contact, a key infection control measure.