ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for ipratropium. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth prevents oral candidiasis, a side effect of ipratropium.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a blood transfusion. The client reports chills, fever, and back pain 30 minutes after the transfusion begins. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stopping the transfusion halts a potential transfusion reaction, prioritizing client safety.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a unit of packed red blood cells. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Verifying identity with another nurse ensures the correct blood is administered.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for clonidine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clonidine's sedative effect makes bedtime dosing optimal.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for metoprolol. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking the pulse ensures metoprolol does not cause bradycardia.