ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for albuterol. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Albuterol can cause tachycardia, showing the client understands a common side effect.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for tamoxifen. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hot flashes are a common side effect of tamoxifen, requiring monitoring.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has pernicious anemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify that increases the client's risk for injury?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A firm-bristled toothbrush can cause gum injury due to impaired proprioception from pernicious anemia's neurological effects.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for doxycycline. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Doxycycline causes photosensitivity, so sun exposure should be avoided.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching about cigarette smoking with a client. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Smoking leads to decreased hemoglobin due to carbon monoxide binding with hemoglobin, reducing oxygen-carrying capacity. This is a critical adverse effect to highlight in teaching.