ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for lisinopril. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lisinopril can cause angioedema (swelling of lips/face), requiring immediate reporting. Potassium increase isn't needed, urine color doesn't change, and timing is flexible.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a gastrectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dumping syndrome (rapid gastric emptying) is a risk post-gastrectomy, requiring monitoring. Supine isn't needed, diet starts low-carb, and fluid timing varies.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client.
Laboratory Results
Abdominal ultrasound: mass present in small intestine proximal to ileocecal valve. Size of mass is 6 cm x 7 cm (2.4 in x 2.8 in).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client. Laboratory Results Abdominal ultrasound: mass present in small intestine proximal to ileocecal valve. Size of mass is 6 cm x 7 cm (2.4 in x 2.8 in). Select the 4 responsibilities the nurse has in relation to the client's advance directives.
Correct Answer: C,D,E,F
Rationale: Nurses document DNR discussions, provide written info, communicate status, and explain legal honoring of directives. Discontinuing care is false, and initiating POA is a legal task.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a bowel resection. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Paralytic ileus (absent bowel sounds) is a risk post-bowel resection, requiring monitoring. Supine isn't needed, diet starts low-fiber, and coughing is encouraged with support.
Question 5 of 5
A male nurse is assigned to care for an older adult female client. The client tells the nurse that she wants a female nurse to care for her. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Offering to reassign to a female nurse respects the client's preference and autonomy, addressing her comfort without confrontation or delegation.