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 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 2 of 5
A nurse is contributing to an in-service for newly licensed nurses about situations requiring an incident report. Which of the following examples should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An IV pump error delivering double the fluid is a serious medication error requiring an incident report. Vomiting is a side effect, restraint removal may not need reporting, and PCA misuse needs clarification.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for sildenafil. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sildenafil risks priapism (prolonged erection), requiring monitoring and reporting if over 4 hours. It's PRN, high-fat meals delay absorption, and respiratory rate isn't primary.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for ketorolac IV. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ketorolac risks GI bleeding, requiring monitoring (e.g., melena). It's given over 15-30 seconds, diluted in saline, and BP isn't primary.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for ertapenem. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ertapenem risks allergic reactions (e.g., rash), requiring monitoring. It's given over 30 minutes, diluted in saline, and dosed daily, not weekly.