ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for spironolactone. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spironolactone can cause hyperkalemia, requiring potassium level monitoring.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client who reports palpitations and a sense of impending doom. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Minimizing stimuli creates a calming environment, addressing acute anxiety symptoms immediately.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with new parents about car seat safety. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shoulder harnesses at shoulder level secure the infant safely in the car seat.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reporting bruising monitors for bleeding, a key concern with warfarin therapy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for hydrocortisone cream. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An occlusive dressing enhances hydrocortisone absorption for better efficacy.