ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetes mellitus about a 24-hour creatinine clearance test. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For a 24-hour creatinine clearance test, the client discards the first morning void and collects all urine for the next 24 hours to measure kidney function accurately. Protein-rich diets can skew results, glucose levels aren't relevant, and antiseptics may contaminate the sample.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a long leg cast on his left leg. Which of the following findings is the priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diminished pulses indicate potential circulatory compromise, a priority requiring immediate intervention. Ecchymosis may resolve, space is normal, and spasms are less urgent.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of propofol. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Propofol, a sedative, risks respiratory depression, requiring hourly monitoring. Site changes are less frequent, rate depends on orders, and heparin isn't routine.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for simvastatin. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Simvastatin can cause muscle pain (myopathy), a key side effect to report. It's taken at night, energy isn't affected, and grapefruit is a concern with some statins, not all.