ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is assisting with the care of a client who reports chest pain and shortness of breath. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An ECG first assesses for cardiac ischemia or infarction, guiding urgent treatment. Oxygen, nitroglycerin, and IV access follow based on findings.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for an ACE inhibitor to treat hypertension. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ACE inhibitors commonly cause a dry cough, which should be reported. Appetite increase, jaundice, and energy boosts aren't typical effects.
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 reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Warfarin increases bleeding risk, so unusual bleeding must be reported. Potassium isn't restricted, urine color change isn't typical, and appetite isn't affected.
Extract:
Vital Signs
05:00
Temperature 36.6 C (97.9 F)
Heart rate 100/min
Respiratory rate 22/min
Blood pressure 160/98 mm Hg
Oxygen saturation 96% on oxygen 2 L/min via nasal cannula
14:00
Temperature 36.8 C (98.3 F)
Heart rate 90/min
Respiratory rate 18/min
Blood pressure 138/88 mm Hg
Oxygen saturation 97% on oxygen 2 L/min via nasal cannula
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client in a medical-surgical unit. Vital Signs 05:00 Temperature 36.6 C (97.9 F) Heart rate 100/min Respiratory rate 22/min Blood pressure 160/98 mm Hg Oxygen saturation 96% on oxygen 2 L/min via nasal cannula 14:00 Temperature 36.8 C (98.3 F) Heart rate 90/min Respiratory rate 18/min Blood pressure 138/88 mm Hg Oxygen saturation 97% on oxygen 2 L/min via nasal cannula Which of the following actions should the nurse take to decrease the risks for a urinary tract infection for this client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E,F
Rationale: High fluid intake flushes bacteria, frequent emptying prevents growth, daily review minimizes catheter use, and soap/water cleaning reduces infection risk. Tubing changes and bag placement increase risk.