ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a new parent about bathing her newborn. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sponge baths are recommended until the umbilical cord falls off to prevent infection or irritation. Talcum powder poses a respiratory risk, alkaline soap irritates skin, and water should be around 98°F, not 96°F.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring for peritonitis (e.g., cloudy effluent, pain) is key in peritoneal dialysis. Dialysate is warmed to body temp (37°
C), heparin may be added, and saline flushes are used.
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 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of potassium chloride. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Potassium chloride can cause arrhythmias, especially if infused too quickly, so hourly cardiac monitoring is essential. Site changes are typically every 72-96 hours, the rate depends on orders (usually 10-20 mEq/hr), and heparin isn't routinely used.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for carvedilol. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Carvedilol, a beta-blocker, can cause hypotension, requiring monitoring (e.g., BP checks). Grapefruit isn't advised, it's oral or slow IV, and glucose isn't affected.