ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new diagnosis of gout. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sardines are high in purines, which exacerbate gout by increasing uric acid.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a left-sided pneumothorax and a chest tube in place. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Continuous bubbling indicates an air leak, a complication requiring provider intervention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and is about to undergo an amniocentesis. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A full bladder helps position the uterus for safer amniocentesis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for furosemide. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide can cause hyponatremia, so sodium levels must be monitored.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Insulin glargine should not be mixed, confirming the client's understanding.