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 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 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about healthy lifestyle changes with a female client who has mild hypertension. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: I should decrease my salt intake to 2 grams per day: For clients with hypertension, a reduced salt intake is essential in managing blood pressure. The general recommendation is to limit sodium intake to less than 2,300 milligrams per day (about 2.3 grams), with an ideal target of 1,500 milligrams per day for individuals with hypertension or those at risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a total knee arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Administer anticoagulants as prescribed: Anticoagulants prevent thromboembolism post-surgery. Apply ice packs to the knee every 4 hours: Ice reduces swelling and pain. Generated rationale: Anticoagulation and ice therapy address key postoperative risks and discomfort, promoting recovery.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a bowel resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Abdominal distension: Significant distension post-bowel resection could indicate a complication like ileus or obstruction, requiring urgent evaluation. Generated rationale: Distension may signal impaired bowel function, necessitating immediate intervention to prevent perforation or sepsis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is postoperative following a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: I should leave my steri-strips on until they fall off: Steri-strips are used to help close the incision site and should remain in place until they naturally fall off.