ATI LPN
ATI Fundamentals LPN Questions
Question 1 of 4
A client with iron-deficiency anemia is taking an oral iron supplement. The nurse should tell the client to take the medication with:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Orange juice enhances iron absorption in iron-deficiency anemia via vitamin C, reducing ferric to ferrous form for better uptake a proven dietary aid. Milk inhibits it, water or apple juice lack this boost. Nurses teach this pairing, improving hemoglobin levels, optimizing therapy for fatigue and pallor relief.
Question 2 of 4
The physician has ordered amitriptyline (Elavil) for a client with depression. The nurse should tell the client that:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Difficulty with urination is a common amitriptyline side effect (anticholinergic), needing monitoring mood improvement takes weeks, milk isn't restricted, and dry mouth doesn't warrant stopping. Nurses teach this, managing expectations, ensuring adherence in depression treatment.
Question 3 of 4
The physician has discussed the need for medication with the parents of an infant with congenital hypothyroidism. The nurse can reinforce the physician's teaching by telling the parents that:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lifetime thyroid hormone replacement is needed for congenital hypothyroidism to prevent developmental delays growth spurts, holidays, or alternate days don't suffice. Nurses reinforce this, ensuring adherence, critical for normal growth in this endocrine disorder.
Question 4 of 4
The nurse is caring for a client following a right total hip replacement. Which action by the nurse will help prevent dislocation of the prosthesis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Placing a pillow between the legs during turning maintains abduction, preventing hip prosthesis dislocation post-right total hip replacement knees together adducts, supine extension risks posterior dislocation, and trapeze use is safe but unrelated. Nurses enforce this, ensuring joint stability, key for orthopedic recovery.