ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for acetaminophen 300 mg with codeine 30 mg, 1 tablet every 3 to 4 hours PRN for pain. The nurse inadvertently administers 2 tablets to the client. In which of the following locations should the nurse document this alert care incident?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Medication errors like administering an incorrect dose must be documented in an incident report for quality improvement and risk management, kept separate from the client's medical record. Other options are for care planning, controlled substance tracking, or provider updates, not incident reporting.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a gastrectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dumping syndrome (rapid gastric emptying) is a risk post-gastrectomy, requiring monitoring. Supine isn't needed, diet starts low-carb, and fluid timing varies.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for duloxetine. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Duloxetine can cause drowsiness, so bedtime dosing is an option. Appetite changes take time, urine color isn't affected, and stopping abruptly risks withdrawal.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has hypertension and a new prescription for verapamil. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Verapamil interacts with grapefruit, increasing drug levels and side effects. Weight gain, gum bleeding, and energy boosts aren't typical effects.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for amlodipine. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker, can cause peripheral edema, requiring monitoring. Potassium isn't increased, it's oral, and glucose isn't affected.