ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for a colonoscopy. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking a laxative the day before clears the colon, ensuring a successful colonoscopy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a long leg cast on his left leg. Which of the following findings is the priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diminished pulses indicate potential circulatory compromise, a critical finding requiring immediate intervention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is using a glucometer to measure a client's capillary blood glucose level. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A dependent position promotes blood flow to the finger, ensuring an adequate sample for accurate glucose measurement.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has heart failure. The nurse notes the client has crackles in the bases of the lungs, shortness of breath, and a respiratory rate of 24/min. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High-Fowler's position improves lung expansion and eases breathing in heart failure, addressing the symptoms of crackles and shortness of breath effectively.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for citalopram. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Weight gain is a potential side effect of citalopram, showing client understanding.