ATI LPN
ATI Fundamentals LPN Questions
Question 1 of 5
The best diet for the client with Meniere's syndrome is one that is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A low-sodium diet is best for Meniere's syndrome, reducing fluid retention in the inner ear, which mitigates vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss flare-ups. High fiber aids digestion, not ear issues; high iodine or low fiber lacks relevance here. Nurses teach this dietary shift to control symptoms, emphasizing sodium's role in fluid balance, supporting long-term management of this chronic condition.
Question 2 of 5
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 3 of 5
The physician has ordered a low-potassium diet for a client with renal failure. Which food should be limited due to its potassium content?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bananas, with ~400-450 mg potassium per fruit, must be limited on a low-potassium diet in renal failure, as impaired kidneys can't excrete excess, risking hyperkalemia broccoli's moderate, beef and rice's low potassium fit better. Nurses teach this, preventing cardiac issues, tailoring diets for renal safety.
Question 4 of 5
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 5 of 5
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.