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 ranitidine. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ranitidine can cause drowsiness, a side effect to note. It's taken with or without food, doesn't increase stools, and abdominal pain isn't a new concern unless severe.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for zolpidem. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Zolpidem can cause confusion, especially in older adults, requiring monitoring. It's PRN, taken without food, and respiratory checks aren't primary.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a below-the-knee amputation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Infection (e.g., redness, fever) is a risk post-amputation, requiring monitoring. Elevation reduces swelling, not dependent positioning, and heat isn't standard.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client who reports palpitations and a sense of impending doom. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Minimizing stimuli first calms the environment, reducing anxiety or panic attack triggers. Medication, past behaviors, and explanations follow as needed.