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 sertraline. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sertraline, an SSRI, can cause drowsiness, a common side effect. It's taken with or without food, mood improves in weeks, and tyramine restriction is for MAOIs.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for clopidogrel. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clopidogrel increases bleeding risk, leading to more bruising. It's taken regardless of meals, black stools signal GI bleeding (not typical), and grapefruit isn't a concern.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of potassium chloride. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Potassium chloride can cause arrhythmias, requiring cardiac monitoring. Site changes are less frequent, rate depends on orders (typically 10-20 mEq/hr), and heparin isn't routine.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypocalcemia (e.g., tetany) is a risk post-thyroidectomy due to parathyroid damage, requiring monitoring. Supine isn't needed, diet adjusts later, and speaking isn't restricted.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of hyperthyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperthyroidism increases metabolism, causing heat intolerance. Weight loss, tachycardia, and diarrhea are more typical than gain, bradycardia, or constipation.