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 craniotomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased intracranial pressure (e.g., pupil changes) is a risk post-craniotomy, requiring monitoring. Elevation, gentle coughing, and no heat are standard.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for prednisone. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prednisone, a corticosteroid, can cause hyperglycemia, requiring monitoring (e.g., glucose levels). Headaches don't warrant stopping, it's oral or slow IV, and BP is checked as needed.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for levothyroxine. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Levothyroxine can cause palpitations if over-dosed, requiring reporting. It's taken on an empty stomach, boosts energy, and typically causes weight loss.
Question 5 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.