ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for hydralazine. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hydralazine can cause hypotension, requiring BP monitoring. It's given slowly IV or oral, diluted in saline if IV, and dosed as prescribed, not weekly.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of furosemide. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide causes electrolyte loss (e.g., potassium), requiring daily monitoring. Site changes are less frequent, rate depends on orders, and heparin isn't routine.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is postoperative following an appendectomy and is being discharged home. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding heavy lifting prevents strain on the surgical site for healing. A gradual diet, minimal bleeding, and more frequent dressing changes are expected.