ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has genital herpes about self-management during an outbreak. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Keeping lesions clean and dry promotes healing and prevents secondary infections.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with client who has diabetes mellitus and is taking insulin lispro and insulin glargine. Which the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insulin lispro and insulin glargine should be administered separately, as mixing them in one syringe can affect their effectiveness and may cause inaccurate dosing. This ensures proper administration and action of both insulins.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for methotrexate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alcohol can increase methotrexate's hepatotoxicity, so it should be avoided.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about the adverse effects of chemotherapy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A sore throat may indicate infection, a serious chemotherapy side effect due to immunosuppression.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor for as an indication of hypocalcemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Muscle twitching can indicate hypocalcemia, a risk post-thyroidectomy due to parathyroid gland disruption.