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 gout. Which of the following dietary instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoid purine-rich foods: Purines increase uric acid, worsening gout symptoms. Generated rationale: Reducing purine intake lowers uric acid production, helping to prevent gout flares.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Perform oral care every 4 hours: Regular oral care reduces bacterial growth in the mouth, decreasing the risk of pneumonia. Generated rationale: Oral hygiene minimizes colonization of pathogens that could be aspirated into the lungs, a key strategy in preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with client who has diabetes mellitus and is taking insulin lispro and insulin glargine. Which the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Draw up the insulin lispro and insulin glargine in separate syringes: Insulin lispro (a rapid-acting insulin) and insulin glargine (a long-acting insulin) should be administered separately, as they have different properties and mechanisms of action. Mixing them in one syringe can affect their effectiveness and may cause inaccurate dosing.
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about infection control measures. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Soiled dressings should be placed in a biohazard trash receptacle: Soiled dressings, particularly those that are contaminated with blood, bodily fluids, or pathogens, should always be disposed of in a biohazard trash receptacle. This ensures the safe and appropriate handling of potentially infectious materials and helps prevent the spread of infection.