ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for captopril. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Captopril, an ACE inhibitor, commonly causes a persistent dry cough, requiring monitoring and reporting if severe. It's an oral medication, not IV, and taken daily or as prescribed, not weekly.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for dalteparin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dalteparin, an anticoagulant, increases bleeding risk, requiring monitoring (e.g., bruising). It's subcutaneous (not IM), massaging increases bleeding, and it's not oral.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of dopamine. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dopamine extravasation can cause tissue necrosis, requiring hourly checks. Site changes are less frequent, rate depends on orders, and heparin isn't routine.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving enteral feedings via a nasogastric tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspiration is a risk with NG feedings, requiring monitoring (e.g., lung sounds). Flushing is more frequent, elevation is needed, and rate depends on orders.
Question 5 of 5
A male nurse is assigned to care for an older adult female client. The client tells the nurse that she wants a female nurse to care for her. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Offering to reassign to a female nurse respects the client's preference and autonomy, addressing her comfort without confrontation or delegation.