ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for ondansetron. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ondansetron, an antiemetic, can cause constipation, requiring monitoring. It's given slowly IV, diluted in saline, and dosed as needed, not weekly.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of dobutamine. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dobutamine, a vasopressor, affects blood pressure, requiring hourly monitoring for titration. 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 rivaroxaban. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rivaroxaban, an anticoagulant, increases bleeding risk, leading to bruising. It's taken with food (not high-fat specifically), stools may darken with bleeding, and grapefruit isn't a major concern.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for spironolactone. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic, risks hyperkalemia, requiring monitoring (e.g., potassium levels). Potassium intake should be limited, 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 pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Post-Whipple, pancreatic function may decrease, risking hyperglycemia, requiring monitoring. Ambulation, low-fat diet, and supported coughing are standard.