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 cholecystectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Yellowish drainage suggests infection or bile leakage, requiring reporting. Mild fever, moderate pain, and normal heart rate are less urgent post-cholecystectomy.
Question 2 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, not dependent positioning, frequent bleeding checks, and CPM use are standard.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for tamsulosin. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tamsulosin can cause orthostatic hypotension, leading to dizziness, especially after the first dose. It's often taken at night, lowers BP, and weight gain isn't typical.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring for peritonitis (e.g., cloudy effluent, pain) is key in peritoneal dialysis. Dialysate is warmed to body temp (37°
C), heparin may be added, and saline flushes are used.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for morphine sulfate 2 mg IV every 4 hr PRN for pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring respiratory rate prevents overdose risks (e.g., respiratory depression) with morphine. It's given slowly, diluted in less volume, and stored securely.