ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of potassium chloride. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Potassium chloride can cause arrhythmias, especially if infused too quickly, so hourly cardiac monitoring is essential. Site changes are typically every 72-96 hours, the rate depends on orders (usually 10-20 mEq/hr), and heparin isn't routinely used.
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 reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for rivaroxaban. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rivaroxaban, an anticoagulant, increases bleeding risk, leading to bruising. It's taken with food (not high-fat specifically), stools may darken with bleeding, and grapefruit isn't a major concern.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for ketorolac IV. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ketorolac risks GI bleeding, requiring monitoring (e.g., melena). It's given over 15-30 seconds, diluted in saline, and BP isn't primary.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for hydralazine. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hydralazine can cause hypotension, requiring BP monitoring. It's given slowly IV or oral, diluted in saline if IV, and dosed as prescribed, not weekly.