ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a gastrectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dumping syndrome (rapid gastric emptying) is a risk post-gastrectomy, requiring monitoring. Supine isn't needed, diet starts low-carb, and fluid timing varies.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for gabapentin. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gabapentin often causes drowsiness, a key side effect. Milk isn't required, energy may decrease, and stopping abruptly risks withdrawal or seizures.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of dobutamine. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dobutamine, a vasopressor, affects blood pressure, requiring hourly monitoring for titration. Site changes are less frequent, rate depends on orders, and heparin isn't routine.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 3-year-old child immediately following a tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: After a tonic-clonic seizure, the nurse should first check the child for any injuries, particularly in the oral cavity, as the child may have bitten their tongue or sustained other oral injuries during the seizure. Offering fluids is not a priority due to disorientation and choking risk, a supine position may hinder breathing, and medication should only be given if prescribed.