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 amitriptyline. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dry mouth is a common side effect of amitriptyline, and reporting it aids management.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 12 hr postpartum and has deep-vein thrombosis of the left leg. The client is receiving anticoagulant therapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ice packs reduce swelling and discomfort in DVT without risking clot dislodgement.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of migraines. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect during an acute attack?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nausea is a common symptom during migraines due to neurological and gastrointestinal involvement.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a new diagnosis of heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Orthopnea is common in heart failure due to fluid accumulation in the lungs when lying flat.