ATI LPN
LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of epilepsy and is prescribed phenytoin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Brush teeth gently to avoid gum bleeding: Phenytoin can cause gingival hyperplasia, requiring careful oral hygiene. Avoid alcohol consumption: Alcohol can interfere with phenytoin metabolism, increasing seizure risk. Generated rationale: Phenytoin's side effects and interactions necessitate specific precautions to maintain therapeutic efficacy and patient safety.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has osteoporosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Perform weight-bearing exercises: Weight-bearing exercises strengthen bones and improve bone density, which is crucial for osteoporosis management. Generated rationale: Regular weight-bearing activity stimulates bone remodeling, reducing the risk of fractures in clients with osteoporosis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the partner of a client who is receiving hospice care about music therapy for pain management. Which of the following statements by the partner indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Music will distract my husband's awareness of the pain: Music therapy can serve as a distraction and help reduce the client's perception of pain by focusing their attention away from discomfort. It can promote relaxation, reduce anxiety, and alter the client's awareness of their pain.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased thirst: Polydipsia is a classic symptom of type 1 diabetes due to hyperglycemia-induced dehydration. Generated rationale: Osmotic diuresis from high glucose levels causes excessive thirst, a hallmark of uncontrolled diabetes.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for duloxetine. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor as an adverse effect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nausea: Duloxetine, an SNRI, commonly causes nausea, especially early in treatment. Generated rationale: Nausea can affect adherence and comfort, requiring monitoring to assess severity and need for intervention.