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 doxycycline. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Take the medication with a full glass of water: Prevents esophageal irritation. Avoid lying down for 30 minutes after taking: Reduces reflux risk. Generated rationale: These precautions minimize gastrointestinal side effects, ensuring safe doxycycline administration.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for allopurinol. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increase fluid intake: Allopurinol can cause kidney stones, and increased fluids help prevent this complication. Generated rationale: Adequate hydration supports uric acid excretion, reducing the risk of renal complications during allopurinol therapy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving a unit of packed red blood cells. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing a transfusion reaction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Temperature 38.8°C (101.8°F): A fever during transfusion is a classic sign of a transfusion reaction, such as a febrile non-hemolytic reaction. Generated rationale: A rise in temperature during a blood transfusion often indicates an immune response to the transfused blood, requiring immediate cessation of the transfusion and further evaluation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Blood glucose levels: TPN contains high dextrose concentrations, increasing the risk of hyperglycemia, which requires monitoring. Generated rationale: Hyperglycemia is a common complication of TPN, necessitating regular glucose checks to adjust infusion rates.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is starting to use a transdermal nitroglycerin patch. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Apply the patch to a hairless area: Hairless skin ensures proper adhesion and absorption of nitroglycerin. Generated rationale: Proper patch application maximizes drug delivery, ensuring effective angina prevention.