ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for ertapenem. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ertapenem risks allergic reactions (e.g., rash), requiring monitoring. It's given over 30 minutes, diluted in saline, and dosed daily, not weekly.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a gastrectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dumping syndrome (rapid gastric emptying) is a risk post-gastrectomy, requiring monitoring. Supine isn't needed, diet starts low-carb, and fluid timing varies.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for fluconazole. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fluconazole can cause liver damage (hepatotoxicity), requiring monitoring (e.g., LFTs). It's oral or slow IV, diluted in saline, and dosing varies by condition.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a craniotomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased intracranial pressure is a risk post-craniotomy, requiring monitoring (e.g., pupil changes). Elevation, not flat positioning, gentle coughing, and no heat are standard.