ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for atorvastatin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Muscle pain may indicate myopathy, a serious side effect of atorvastatin, requiring provider notification.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving magnesium sulfate IV for preeclampsia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Respiratory depression is a serious adverse effect of magnesium sulfate, requiring monitoring.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has terminal cancer. Which of the following responses by the child's school-age brother should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: School-age children may believe their actions contribute to a sibling's illness or death, reflecting guilt and magical thinking common at this developmental stage.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving enteral feedings via an NG tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take prior to administering the formula?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Verifying tube placement prevents aspiration by ensuring the formula enters the stomach.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a suspected urinary tract infection. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fever is a common symptom of a urinary tract infection due to the body's inflammatory response.