ATI LPN
VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client diagnosed with osteoarthritis who reports joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. Which of the following client statements indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heat application reduces stiffness and pain in osteoarthritis, indicating understanding.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has Parkinson's disease. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Suction equipment addresses aspiration risk in Parkinson's.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a newborn who had a circumcision. Which of the following client statements indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applying petroleum jelly prevents the circumcision site from sticking to the diaper, promoting healing and indicating understanding.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oral care every 2 hours prevents ventilator-associated pneumonia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a mental health unit asks a client who has schizophrenia, 'How are you?' Which of the following responses should the nurse identify as the speech alteration of echolalia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Echolalia is repeating what is heard, as in 'How are you?'