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 atorvastatin. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atorvastatin can cause muscle pain (myopathy), a key side effect to report. It's taken regardless of meals, cholesterol drops take weeks, and potassium isn't restricted.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for amoxicillin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Amoxicillin risks allergic reactions (e.g., rash, anaphylaxis), requiring monitoring. It's oral or slow IV, diluted in saline, and full course completion is needed.
Extract:
Vital Signs
05:00
Temperature 36.6 C (97.9 F)
Heart rate 100/min
Respiratory rate 22/min
Blood pressure 160/98 mm Hg
Oxygen saturation 96% on oxygen 2 L/min via nasal cannula
14:00
Temperature 36.8 C (98.3 F)
Heart rate 90/min
Respiratory rate 18/min
Blood pressure 138/88 mm Hg
Oxygen saturation 97% on oxygen 2 L/min via nasal cannula
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client in a medical-surgical unit. Vital Signs 05:00 Temperature 36.6 C (97.9 F) Heart rate 100/min Respiratory rate 22/min Blood pressure 160/98 mm Hg Oxygen saturation 96% on oxygen 2 L/min via nasal cannula 14:00 Temperature 36.8 C (98.3 F) Heart rate 90/min Respiratory rate 18/min Blood pressure 138/88 mm Hg Oxygen saturation 97% on oxygen 2 L/min via nasal cannula Which of the following actions should the nurse take to decrease the risks for a urinary tract infection for this client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E,F
Rationale: High fluid intake flushes bacteria, frequent emptying prevents growth, daily review minimizes catheter use, and soap/water cleaning reduces infection risk. Tubing changes and bag placement increase risk.
Extract:
Question 5 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.