ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client who reports palpitations and a sense of impending doom. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Minimizing stimuli first calms the environment, reducing anxiety or panic attack triggers. Medication, past behaviors, and explanations follow as needed.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for ranitidine. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ranitidine can cause drowsiness, a side effect to note. It's taken with or without food, doesn't increase stools, and abdominal pain isn't a new concern unless severe.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus and a new prescription for glipizide. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alcohol can enhance glipizide's hypoglycemic effect, risking low blood sugar. It's taken before meals, doesn't increase urine output, and BP monitoring isn't specific to it.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has gout and a new prescription for allopurinol. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Allopurinol can initially increase uric acid mobilization, worsening pain temporarily. It's taken with food (not high-fat), doesn't change urine color, and hydration is encouraged.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for zolpidem. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Zolpidem can cause confusion, especially in older adults, requiring monitoring. It's PRN, taken without food, and respiratory checks aren't primary.