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 spironolactone. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic, risks hyperkalemia, requiring monitoring (e.g., potassium levels). Potassium intake should be limited, it's oral, and glucose isn't affected.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for simvastatin. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Simvastatin can cause muscle pain (myopathy), a key side effect to report. It's taken at night, energy isn't affected, and grapefruit is a concern with some statins, not all.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is at 38 weeks of gestation and in active labor. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fetal heart rate monitoring assesses fetal well-being during labor. Catheters aren't routine, analgesics depend on stage, and ambulation may not suit active labor.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for propranolol. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Propranolol, a beta-blocker, lowers heart rate, a key effect to monitor. It's taken without regard to meals, may cause fatigue, and dizziness needs reporting, not stopping.