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 total knee arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ice packs reduce swelling and pain post-arthroplasty. Elevation, frequent bleeding checks, and CPM use are standard.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for isosorbide mononitrate. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Isosorbide mononitrate commonly causes headaches due to vasodilation, a side effect that may lessen over time. It's taken in the morning, skin color isn't affected, and milk isn't required.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for dalteparin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dalteparin, an anticoagulant, increases bleeding risk, requiring monitoring (e.g., bruising). It's subcutaneous (not IM), massaging increases bleeding, and it's not oral.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of midazolam. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Midazolam, a sedative, risks respiratory depression, requiring hourly monitoring. Site changes are less frequent, rate depends on orders, and heparin isn't routine.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for risedronate. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Remaining upright for 30 minutes prevents esophageal irritation from risedronate. It's taken in the morning, rash isn't common, and milk interferes with absorption.