ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to provide tracheostomy care for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cleaning the stoma inward to outward removes debris safely. Alcohol irritates mucosa, two finger widths is standard for ties, and sterile supplies should be ready beforehand.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for bupropion. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bupropion lowers seizure threshold, requiring monitoring. Drowsiness isn't typical (it's stimulating), milk isn't needed, and BP isn't primary.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for sildenafil. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sildenafil risks priapism (prolonged erection), requiring monitoring and reporting if over 4 hours. It's PRN, high-fat meals delay absorption, and respiratory rate isn't primary.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 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.