ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for ceftriaxone. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Monitoring for allergic reactions (e.g., rash, anaphylaxis) is critical with antibiotics like ceftriaxone. It's given slowly, diluted in saline, and typically daily, not weekly.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for omeprazole. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Abdominal pain could signal a serious side effect (e.g., ulcer perforation) with omeprazole, requiring reporting. It's taken before meals, doesn't increase stools, and urine color isn't affected.
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 assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a cesarean birth. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Splinting the incision reduces pain and strain during coughing post-cesarean. Monitoring should be more frequent, supine isn't ideal, and laxatives depend on need.