ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about collecting a stool specimen to check for occult blood. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding red meat prevents false positives in occult blood tests, ensuring accuracy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving IV magnesium sulfate. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of magnesium toxicity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low urine output (<30 mL/hr) suggests magnesium toxicity, risking accumulation.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for omeprazole. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Constipation is a potential side effect of omeprazole, showing client understanding.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Neck swelling may indicate hematoma, a surgical emergency requiring immediate reporting.