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 insulin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: IV insulin requires frequent glucose monitoring (e.g., every 1-4 hr) to titrate and prevent hypo/hyperglycemia. Site changes are less frequent, rate depends on orders, and heparin isn't routine.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for insulin detemir. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Insulin detemir requires consistent timing for stable glucose control. Shaking clouds it, hypoglycemia isn't typical at night, and it shouldn't be mixed.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of propofol. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Propofol, a sedative, risks respiratory depression, requiring hourly monitoring. Site changes are less frequent, rate depends on orders, and heparin isn't routine.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for captopril. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Captopril, an ACE inhibitor, commonly causes a persistent dry cough, requiring monitoring and reporting if severe. It's an oral medication, not IV, and taken daily or as prescribed, not weekly.