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 a cervical cap as a form of contraception. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Leaving the cap in for 6 hours ensures effective contraception, preventing sperm entry.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for lithium. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lithium can cause hyponatremia, requiring sodium level monitoring.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for fluoxetine. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Insomnia is a common side effect of fluoxetine, requiring monitoring.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an indwelling catheter with a urinary drainage system. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Securing the tubing prevents dislodgement and maintains proper drainage.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is administering pancrelipase to a child who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following outcomes should the nurse expect as a therapeutic effect of the treatment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pancrelipase aids in fat digestion, reducing steatorrhea (fatty stools) in cystic fibrosis, which is a primary therapeutic goal of the medication.