ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for clonidine. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clonidine often causes drowsiness, requiring monitoring. It's oral or slow IV, diluted in saline if IV, and dosed daily or 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 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 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for loratadine. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Loratadine may cause mild drowsiness, so bedtime dosing is an option if needed. Appetite and skin color aren't affected, and stopping depends on symptom duration.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a lobectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Post-lobectomy, pneumothorax (e.g., dyspnea) is a risk, requiring monitoring. Ambulation, gradual diet, and supported coughing are standard.