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 fluoxetine. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fluoxetine, an SSRI, commonly causes insomnia as a side effect. Appetite may decrease, concentration improves over time, and weight loss may occur, not gain.
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 reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for prednisone. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prednisone increases appetite due to corticosteroid effects. Headaches don't warrant stopping, skin doesn't turn blue, and it's taken with food to prevent GI upset.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for ceftriaxone. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Monitoring for allergic reactions (e.g., rash, anaphylaxis) is critical with antibiotics like ceftriaxone. It's given slowly, diluted in saline, and typically daily, not weekly.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring for peritonitis (e.g., cloudy effluent, pain) is key in peritoneal dialysis. Dialysate is warmed to body temp (37°
C), heparin may be added, and saline flushes are used.