ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 - Exam 1

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for gabapentin. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?

A. You might experience drowsinessB. Take this medication with an antacidC. You should expect immediate pain reliefD. You can stop this medication abruptly

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Gabapentin causes drowsiness. Antacids reduce absorption, relief takes time, and tapering prevents withdrawal.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for a metered-dose inhaler. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. I will shake the inhaler well before I use itB. I will hold my breath for 5 seconds after inhaling the medicationC. I will use the inhaler whenever I feel short of breathD. I will rinse my mouth with water after each use

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Shaking the inhaler ensures proper medication dispersion. Holding breath is 10 seconds, usage follows prescription, and rinsing is for steroids, not all inhalers.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a prescription for a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine following a total knee arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Increase the flexion angle by 20 degrees each dayB. Store the CPM machine under the client's bed when not in useC. Apply ice packs to the client's knee while using the CPM machineD. Keep the client's leg in the CPM machine during meals

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Ice reduces swelling during CPM use. Flexion increases gradually (e.g., 10 degrees), storage should be safe, and meal breaks are allowed.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for allopurinol. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?

A. Take this medication with an antacidB. You might experience a rashC. You should expect immediate relief from joint painD. You can stop this medication after 2 weeks

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Allopurinol risks rash (hypersensitivity). Antacids aren't needed, relief takes time, and duration varies.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for valsartan. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. I should take this medication with grapefruit juiceB. I might experience dizzinessC. I should expect my blood pressure to increaseD. I can stop this medication if I feel better

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Valsartan causes dizziness (hypotension). Grapefruit isn't an issue, BP decreases, and stopping risks rebound.

ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 - Exam 1 | Nurselytic

Nurselytic

ATI LPN

ATI LPN