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 valsartan. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Valsartan can cause angioedema (swelling), requiring reporting. It's taken without regard to meals, doesn't change urine color, and cough is less common than with ACE inhibitors.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of magnesium sulfate. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Magnesium sulfate toxicity depresses reflexes, requiring monitoring (e.g., every 1-4 hr). Site changes are less frequent, rate depends on orders, and heparin isn't routine.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a cholecystectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Splinting the incision reduces pain and strain during coughing post-cholecystectomy. Monitoring should be more frequent, ambulation is encouraged, and laxatives depend on need.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for vancomycin IV. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vancomycin can cause ototoxicity (hearing loss), requiring monitoring. It's given over 60+ minutes, diluted in saline, and temp checks aren't specific to it.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of furosemide. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide causes electrolyte loss (e.g., potassium), requiring daily monitoring. Site changes are less frequent, rate depends on orders, and heparin isn't routine.