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 bowel resection. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Paralytic ileus (absent bowel sounds) is a risk post-bowel resection, requiring monitoring. Supine isn't needed, diet starts low-fiber, and coughing is encouraged with support.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for ondansetron. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ondansetron, an antiemetic, can cause constipation, requiring monitoring. It's given slowly IV, diluted in saline, and dosed as needed, not weekly.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for isoniazid. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Isoniazid risks liver damage (hepatotoxicity), requiring monitoring (e.g., LFTs). It's oral, not IV, and taken daily for TB treatment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client who reports palpitations and a sense of impending doom. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Minimizing stimuli first calms the environment, reducing anxiety or panic attack triggers. Medication, past behaviors, and explanations follow as needed.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to provide tracheostomy care for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cleaning the stoma inward to outward removes debris safely. Alcohol irritates mucosa, two finger widths is standard for ties, and sterile supplies should be ready beforehand.