ATI LPN Fundamentals Exam

Extract:

Client with new prescription for atenolol

Question 1 of 5

A nurse caring for a client who has a new prescription for atenolol. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor the client?

A. AnemiaB. BradycardiaC. NeutropeniaD. Hypokalemia

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Atenolol, a beta-blocker, causes bradycardia (
B). Anemia (
A), neutropenia (
C), and hypokalemia (
D) are not typical adverse effects.

Extract:

Two patients with same name on medical unit

Question 2 of 5

Upon receiving the assignment for the evening, a nurse notices that two of the patients have the same name. The best way to identify two patients on a medical unit who have the same name is to:

A. ask the patients their namesB. ask another nurse about their identitiesC. check the patients' ID bands and patient informationD. verify their names with the family members

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: ID bands and records (
C) ensure accurate identification. Patient self-reporting (
A), other nurses (
B), or family (
D) are less reliable.

Extract:

Group of clients including one requiring dialysis

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify is at the greatest risk of developing medication toxicity?

A. A client who has a respiratory infectionB. A client who has hyperthyroidismC. A client who requires dialysisD. A client who has back pain

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Dialysis patients (
C) have poor drug excretion, increasing toxicity risk. Respiratory (
A), hyperthyroidism (
B), and back pain (
D) pose less risk.

Extract:

Patient with impaired liver function and jaundice

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a patient with impaired liver function and is jaundice. The nurse needs to make more focused assessments when administering medications to this patient because the patient may experience problems with the process of:

A. distribution.B. excretion.C. absorption.D. metabolism.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Impaired liver affects metabolism (
D), altering drug processing. Distribution (
A), excretion (
B), and absorption (
C) are less impacted.

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Question 5 of 5

A nurse is reviewing the components of medication reconciliation with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

A. A comprehensive list of medications is provided for the client at the time of discharge.'B. The list obtained from the client does not need to list medications that are not prescribed by the client's provider.'C. A nurse should write a verbal order in the medical record for medications the client was taking at home.'D. Complete the reconciliation process one time when the client is first admitted to the hospital.'

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Discharge medication list (
A) ensures continuity. All medications (
B) must be listed, verbal orders (
C) are unsafe, and reconciliation (
D) is ongoing.

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