ATI LPN
LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a new diagnosis of anemia. Which of the following dietary instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increase iron-rich foods: Iron deficiency is a common cause of anemia, and dietary iron helps improve hemoglobin levels. Generated rationale: Iron-rich foods like red meat and spinach support erythropoiesis, addressing anemia's underlying cause.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for sertraline. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Report suicidal thoughts immediately: Sertraline, an SSRI, carries a risk of increased suicidal ideation, especially early in treatment. Generated rationale: Early monitoring for suicidal thoughts is critical to ensure patient safety during antidepressant initiation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for tamsulosin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Report dizziness when standing: Tamsulosin can cause orthostatic hypotension, leading to dizziness that should be reported. Generated rationale: Dizziness indicates a drop in blood pressure, requiring monitoring to prevent falls or adjust treatment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of hypothyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dry skin: Hypothyroidism slows metabolism, leading to dry, coarse skin. Generated rationale: Reduced thyroid hormone levels impair skin hydration and turnover, causing dryness as a common symptom.
Extract:
Client reports, “I have a cough”
History of present illness: 38-year-old client presents to the ED with a 4 day history of cough, often productive. Client reports fatigue, night sweats and a low-grade fever. Client reports “blood-tinged sputum”. Client also reports, “I used to weigh 167 pounds. Now I weigh 162 pounds.” Client reports a decreased appetite along with the 2.26kg (5lb) weight loss over the past week. Client states they have been trying to stay hydrated.
Family history: Child has asthma. All other family members healthy.
Social history: Heavy alcohol use (4 to 5 drinks per day), denies tobacco or illicit drug use. Recently traveled to visit their family in South Africa and stayed for 3 weeks
Question 5 of 5
Select the 3 client statements that indicate an understanding of the teaching.
| I can expect my contact lenses to turn red or orange. |
| I should notify my provider if I start taking new over-the-counter or prescription medications. |
| I will need to have someone observe me when I take my medication. |
| I will need to have a repeat Mantoux test in 4 weeks. |
| I am no longer contagious. |
| I will need to take my medications for a total of 6 weeks. |
| I can continue my current alcohol intake. |
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: I can expect my contact lenses to turn red or orange: Rifampin causes discoloration. I should notify my provider if I start taking new medications: Rifampin affects drug metabolism. I will need to have someone observe me: Directly observed therapy ensures adherence.