ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 34 weeks of gestation and has a prescription for nifedipine. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dizziness is a side effect of nifedipine, and reporting it ensures timely management.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 12 hr postpartum and has deep-vein thrombosis of the left leg. The client is receiving anticoagulant therapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ice packs reduce swelling and discomfort in DVT without risking clot dislodgement.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for metformin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Unusual muscle pain may indicate lactic acidosis, a rare but serious side effect of metformin.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is 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: D
Rationale: Gloves prevent contact transmission of MRSA during direct care activities.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following an above-the-knee amputation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote progression toward independence and mobility for the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using an overbed trapeze promotes upper body strength and independence in repositioning, aiding mobility.