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 amitriptyline. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Amitriptyline, a tricyclic antidepressant, commonly causes dry mouth due to anticholinergic effects. Energy may decrease, mood improves over time, and weight gain is more likely.
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 caring for a client who has a prescription for warfarin. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Warfarin affects clotting via vitamin K, so prothrombin time (PT) monitors its efficacy and safety. Other tests assess thyroid, kidney, or respiratory function, not anticoagulation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a cholecystectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Splinting the incision reduces pain and strain during coughing post-cholecystectomy. Monitoring should be more frequent, ambulation is encouraged, and laxatives depend on need.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for captopril. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Captopril, an ACE inhibitor, commonly causes a dry cough, requiring reporting if persistent. It's taken with food, angioedema is possible but less emphasized here, and urine color isn't affected.