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 heparin. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Platelet count: Heparin can cause thrombocytopenia, and monitoring platelet counts is essential to detect this adverse effect. Generated rationale: Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia is a serious complication that requires early detection to prevent thrombotic events.
Question 2 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 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 peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cloudy dialysate outflow: Cloudy effluent suggests infection, such as peritonitis, requiring urgent evaluation. Generated rationale: Peritonitis is a serious complication of peritoneal dialysis, and cloudy dialysate is a key indicator needing immediate intervention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a child who has ADHD and is taking methylphenidate. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Our child is able to complete his homework on time: This statement is a clear indicator that methylphenidate is working effectively. One of the main goals of treating ADHD is to improve the child's ability to focus and complete tasks.