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 IV chemotherapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Protective equipment (gown, gloves, mask) prevents exposure to hazardous chemotherapy drugs. Peripheral lines are used, checks should be hourly, and saline is standard for flushing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for pregabalin. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pregabalin often causes drowsiness, a key side effect. It's taken without regard to meals, may reduce energy, and stopping abruptly risks withdrawal.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for valsartan. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Valsartan can cause angioedema (swelling), requiring reporting. It's taken without regard to meals, doesn't change urine color, and cough is less common than with ACE inhibitors.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nitroglycerin causes a tingling sensation sublingually, indicating absorption. It's stored at room temp, taken every 5 minutes up to 3 doses, and not swallowed.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for atorvastatin. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to monitor and report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Atorvastatin can cause myopathy, characterized by muscle pain, which may progress to severe rhabdomyolysis. This requires immediate reporting, unlike hypoglycemia, palpitations, or drowsiness, which aren't typical side effects.