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 montelukast. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Montelukast can cause drowsiness, a side effect to note. It's taken at night, improves symptoms over time, and stopping risks recurrence.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for apixaban. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Apixaban, an anticoagulant, increases bleeding risk, leading to bruising. It's taken with or without food, urine color isn't affected, and alcohol isn't contraindicated but should be limited.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client.
Laboratory Results
Abdominal ultrasound: mass present in small intestine proximal to ileocecal valve. Size of mass is 6 cm x 7 cm (2.4 in x 2.8 in).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client. Laboratory Results Abdominal ultrasound: mass present in small intestine proximal to ileocecal valve. Size of mass is 6 cm x 7 cm (2.4 in x 2.8 in). Select the 4 responsibilities the nurse has in relation to the client's advance directives.
Correct Answer: C,D,E,F
Rationale: Nurses document DNR discussions, provide written info, communicate status, and explain legal honoring of directives. Discontinuing care is false, and initiating POA is a legal task.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of furosemide. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide causes electrolyte loss (e.g., potassium), requiring daily monitoring. Site changes are less frequent, rate depends on orders, and heparin isn't routine.
Question 5 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.