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 tamsulosin. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tamsulosin can cause orthostatic hypotension, leading to dizziness, especially after the first dose. It's often taken at night, lowers BP, and weight gain isn't typical.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of heparin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Heparin requires aPTT monitoring (e.g., every 6-12 hr) to ensure therapeutic levels. Site changes are less frequent, rate depends on orders, and saline is used, not dextrose.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for ceftriaxone. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Monitoring for allergic reactions (e.g., rash, anaphylaxis) is critical with antibiotics like ceftriaxone. It's given slowly, diluted in saline, and typically daily, not weekly.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about collecting a stool specimen to check for occult blood. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding red meat for 3 days prevents false positives in occult blood tests. Dairy doesn't affect it, urine can dilute results, and weekly collection isn't standard.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a chest tube to manage a hemothorax. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Keeping the tube below chest level aids drainage, reinforcing dressings maintains a seal, and monitoring for emphysema detects complications. Stripping is outdated, shallow breathing hinders recovery, and drainage reporting varies by protocol.