ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for pantoprazole. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Abdominal pain could indicate a complication (e.g., ulcer worsening) with pantoprazole, requiring reporting. It's taken before meals, doesn't increase stools, and skin color isn't affected.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who follows a kosher diet. Which of the following menu items should the nurse include on the tray?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Kosher dietary laws prohibit shellfish (clams, shrimp) and pork, but allow fish with fins and scales like salmon. Roasted salmon is the only compliant option.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a laminectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Urinary retention is a risk post-laminectomy due to spinal anesthesia or pain, requiring monitoring. Flat positioning varies, leg exercises are more frequent, and heat isn't standard.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a newly licensed nurse about bowel sounds. Which of the following characteristics should the nurse use to describe hyperactive bowel sounds?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hyperactive bowel sounds are loud, high-pitched, and frequent, indicating increased motility, not decreased. They aren't linked to paralytic ileus or soft, infrequent sounds.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a hysterectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vaginal bleeding post-hysterectomy signals hemorrhage, requiring monitoring. Ambulation is encouraged, coughing is supported, and cold compresses are as needed.