ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has hypertension and a new prescription for verapamil. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Verapamil interacts with grapefruit, increasing drug levels and side effects. Weight gain, gum bleeding, and energy boosts aren't typical effects.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for hydralazine. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hydralazine can cause hypotension, requiring BP monitoring. It's given slowly IV or oral, diluted in saline if IV, and dosed as prescribed, not weekly.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: TPN's high glucose content requires frequent blood sugar checks (e.g., every 4-6 hr, but 12 hr is minimum). Tubing changes are every 24 hr, weight is daily, and it's given at room temp.
Question 5 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.