ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a child who has ADHD and is taking methylphenidate. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Completing homework on time indicates improved focus and task completion, a primary goal of methylphenidate for ADHD.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring client who has peptic ulcer disease and is scheduled to undergo an esophagogastroduodenoscopy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take prior to the procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Informed consent is critical to ensure the client understands the procedure's risks and benefits.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a bowel resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Abdominal distension may indicate complications like ileus or obstruction, requiring prompt reporting.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to have plaster cast applied to his right arm. Which of the following information should the nurse include the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevating the extremity reduces swelling, promoting healing post-cast application.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is preoperative for a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A temporary catheter is often needed post-TURP to manage urinary output during healing.