ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Admission Assessment
Laboratory Results
Vital Signs
0900:
Client reports, "I'm bloated and my stomach hurts."
History of prior illness:
Client reports a 3-week history of gnawing abdominal pain. Client states, "It's a burning sensation that radiates to my back. I think I've lost a little weight too." Reports one episode of dark, tarry stool. No vomiting. Client reports pain is worse about 1hr after eating a meal and pain is worsened by eating.
Past Medical History: osteoarthritis
Social History: recently divorced, drinks in moderation (3 to 4 drinks per week), smokes tobacco
Current Medications: Ibuprofen 800 mg three times daily PRN arthritis pain
General: client appears uncomfortable, diaphoretic head, ears, eyes, nose, and throat (HEENT): oropharynx clear, mucous membranes moist and pale
Respiratory: bilateral breath sounds clear
Gastrointestinal: epigastric tenderness to palpation, no rebound tenderness
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is admitted to the medical surgical unit
Question 1 of 5
The nurse anticipates the client will likely require [dropdown] as evidenced by the client's [dropdown] and [dropdown].
| proton pump inhibitor therapy |
| blood transfusion |
| antibiotic therapy |
| surgical intervention |
| intravenous fluid resuscitation |
Correct Answer: B,C,F
Rationale: A blood transfusion is needed due to low hemoglobin and hematocrit, indicating significant blood loss.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a new diagnosis of glaucoma. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Eye pain is a common symptom of glaucoma due to increased intraocular pressure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for hydrocodone. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Constipation is a common side effect of hydrocodone, and reporting it aids management.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a suspected pulmonary embolism. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachypnea is a common symptom of pulmonary embolism due to impaired oxygenation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Polyuria is a classic symptom of type 2 diabetes due to elevated blood glucose levels.