ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching about skin care with a client who has a new diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Patting skin dry is gentle and appropriate for SLE, which can cause skin sensitivity. Tanning beds worsen symptoms, and astringents or antibacterial soaps may irritate.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for vancomycin IV. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vancomycin can cause ototoxicity (hearing loss), requiring monitoring. It's given over 60+ minutes, diluted in saline, and temp checks aren't specific to it.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for linezolid. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Linezolid risks serotonin syndrome (e.g., agitation), especially with other serotonergic drugs, requiring monitoring. It's given slowly IV, diluted in saline, and dosed daily.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving enteral feedings via a nasogastric tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspiration is a risk with NG feedings, requiring monitoring (e.g., lung sounds). Flushing is more frequent, elevation is needed, and rate depends on orders.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for simvastatin. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Simvastatin can cause muscle pain (myopathy), a key side effect to report. It's taken at night, energy isn't affected, and grapefruit is a concern with some statins, not all.