ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 - Exam 1

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for insulin aspart. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?

A. This insulin should be cloudyB. You should take this insulin right before mealsC. You can mix this insulin with insulin glargineD. You might experience weight loss

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Insulin aspart is rapid-acting, taken before meals. It's clear, not mixed with glargine, and may cause weight gain.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a mastectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Encourage the client to perform arm exercises on the affected sideB. Place the affected arm in a dependent positionC. Apply a heating pad to the incision siteD. Instruct the client to avoid using the affected arm

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Arm exercises prevent lymphedema. Dependent position worsens swelling, heat risks infection, and immobilization isn't advised.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching with a client about collecting a stool specimen for occult blood testing. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

A. Submit three stool specimens from three different bowel movementsB. Collect stool from the toilet waterC. Take a specimen from a heavily blood-stained stoolD. Refrigerate the specimen for up to 72 hr

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Three separate specimens increase test accuracy.
Toilet water contaminates, bloody stools skew results, and refrigeration duration varies but isn't specified here.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for doxycycline. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?

A. Take this medication with milk to prevent stomach upsetB. You might experience sensitivity to sunlightC. You should stop this medication if you feel better after 3 daysD. You can take this medication with an antacid

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Doxycycline causes photosensitivity; avoid sunlight. Milk and antacids reduce absorption, and full course is needed.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for ciprofloxacin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. I should take this medication with milkB. I might experience tendon painC. I can stop this medication after 3 daysD. I should take this medication with an antacid

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Ciprofloxacin risks tendonitis. Milk and antacids reduce absorption, and full course is needed.

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