ATI LPN
LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for digoxin. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as an adverse effect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Blurred vision: Digoxin toxicity can cause visual disturbances, including blurred vision, a critical adverse effect to monitor. Generated rationale: Digoxin's narrow therapeutic range makes toxicity a concern, with visual changes indicating potential overdose needing immediate evaluation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for atorvastatin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Report muscle pain to the provider: Muscle pain can indicate myopathy, a serious side effect of statins like atorvastatin. Generated rationale: Myopathy or rhabdomyolysis is a rare but severe complication of statins, requiring prompt reporting to prevent further harm.
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 caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of pancreatitis. Which of the following dietary instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Eat a low-fat diet: High-fat foods can exacerbate pancreatitis by stimulating pancreatic enzyme release. Avoid alcohol consumption: Alcohol is a common cause of pancreatitis and must be avoided to prevent recurrence. Generated rationale: These dietary changes reduce pancreatic workload and prevent further inflammation.
Question 5 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.