ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for cefazolin IV. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cefazolin risks allergic reactions (e.g., rash), requiring monitoring. It's given over 30-60 minutes, diluted in saline, and temp checks aren't specific.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetes mellitus about a 24-hour creatinine clearance test. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For a 24-hour creatinine clearance test, the client discards the first morning void and collects all urine for the next 24 hours to measure kidney function accurately. Protein-rich diets can skew results, glucose levels aren't relevant, and antiseptics may contaminate the sample.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for pregabalin. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pregabalin often causes drowsiness, a key side effect. It's taken without regard to meals, may reduce energy, and stopping abruptly risks withdrawal.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has heart failure and is taking furosemide. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide, a diuretic, is effective if it increases urinary output, reducing fluid overload in heart failure. Hemoglobin, BUN, and weight changes aren't direct indicators of its efficacy here.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for celecoxib. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Celecoxib, an NSAID, increases bleeding risk, requiring monitoring (e.g., bruising). It's taken with food, urine color isn't affected, and stopping depends on the condition.