ATI LPN
VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning to obtain blood from a newborn via a heel stick. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A heat pack increases blood flow, facilitating specimen collection.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and is refusing their medication. The client's family suggests placing the client's medication in their food. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clients have the right to refuse medication; covert administration violates autonomy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication record of a client who has a new prescription for fluoxetine. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to discontinue 2 weeks before starting fluoxetine treatment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Phenelzine, an MAOI, requires a 2-week washout to avoid serotonin syndrome with fluoxetine.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning to obtain blood from a newborn via a heel stick. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A heat pack increases blood flow, facilitating specimen collection.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a 12-month-old infant following cleft palate repair. Which of the following actions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elbow restraints prevent the infant from touching the surgical site.