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 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 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a below-the-knee amputation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Infection (e.g., redness, fever) is a risk post-amputation, requiring monitoring. Elevation reduces swelling, not dependent positioning, and heat isn't standard.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to provide tracheostomy care for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cleaning the stoma inward to outward removes debris safely. Alcohol irritates mucosa, two finger widths is standard for ties, and sterile supplies should be ready beforehand.
Extract:
Vital Signs
05:00
Temperature 36.6 C (97.9 F)
Heart rate 100/min
Respiratory rate 22/min
Blood pressure 160/98 mm Hg
Oxygen saturation 96% on oxygen 2 L/min via nasal cannula
14:00
Temperature 36.8 C (98.3 F)
Heart rate 90/min
Respiratory rate 18/min
Blood pressure 138/88 mm Hg
Oxygen saturation 97% on oxygen 2 L/min via nasal cannula
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client in a medical-surgical unit. Vital Signs 05:00 Temperature 36.6 C (97.9 F) Heart rate 100/min Respiratory rate 22/min Blood pressure 160/98 mm Hg Oxygen saturation 96% on oxygen 2 L/min via nasal cannula 14:00 Temperature 36.8 C (98.3 F) Heart rate 90/min Respiratory rate 18/min Blood pressure 138/88 mm Hg Oxygen saturation 97% on oxygen 2 L/min via nasal cannula Which of the following actions should the nurse take to decrease the risks for a urinary tract infection for this client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E,F
Rationale: High fluid intake flushes bacteria, frequent emptying prevents growth, daily review minimizes catheter use, and soap/water cleaning reduces infection risk. Tubing changes and bag placement increase risk.
Extract:
Question 5 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.