ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for digoxin. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Digoxin toxicity can cause blurred vision, a key adverse effect to monitor. It doesn't typically increase urine output, reflexes, or cause weight gain.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving IV chemotherapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Protective equipment (gown, gloves, mask) prevents exposure to hazardous chemotherapy drugs. Peripheral lines are used, checks should be hourly, and saline is standard for flushing.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Insulin glargine requires consistent timing for steady blood sugar control. Shaking clouds it, hypoglycemia is rare at night with glargine, and it shouldn't be mixed.
Question 4 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 5 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.