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 valsartan. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Valsartan is teratogenic, so avoiding pregnancy is critical.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who has received external radiation for throat cancer. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Radiation to the throat can damage taste buds and salivary glands, causing dysgeusia (loss of taste), a common side effect.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for amoxicillin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A rash may indicate an allergic reaction to amoxicillin, requiring discontinuation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has pernicious anemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify that increases the client's risk for injury?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A firm-bristled toothbrush can cause gum injury due to impaired proprioception from pernicious anemia's neurological effects.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of breast cancer. The client states, 'I don't understand why this is happening to me.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acknowledging confusion and inviting discussion supports emotional processing.