ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a chest tube to manage a hemothorax. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Keeping the tube below chest level aids drainage, reinforcing dressings maintains a seal, and monitoring for emphysema detects complications. Stripping is outdated, shallow breathing hinders recovery, and drainage reporting varies by protocol.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for buspirone. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Buspirone can cause drowsiness, a side effect to monitor. It's taken with or without food, anxiety relief takes weeks, and grapefruit enhances levels, but drowsiness is key.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for albuterol via nebulizer. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Albuterol can cause tachycardia, a side effect to monitor. Deep breaths are needed, dosing is typically 4-6 hr, and O2 sat is checked as needed.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for atorvastatin. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atorvastatin can cause muscle pain (myopathy), a key side effect to report. It's taken regardless of meals, cholesterol drops take weeks, and potassium isn't restricted.