ATI LPN
LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a child who has pertussis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Facial erythema: Facial erythema is commonly seen in children with pertussis due to the intense coughing fits that are characteristic of the disease.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for metoprolol. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor as an adverse effect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bradycardia: Metoprolol, a beta-blocker, can slow heart rate, requiring monitoring for excessive bradycardia. Generated rationale: Beta-blockade reduces sympathetic stimulation, potentially causing bradycardia that may need dose adjustment.
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Client's history includes cigarette smoking, for 50 years but quit 3years ago, Parkinson's disease, and anxiety, Yesterday, client reported "feeling bad.' Client is alert and oriented to self, reports upper chest discomfort, and is coughing up thick clear sputum.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of an older adult client who was admitted. Select the 3 findings that require immediate follow-up.
| Chronic health condition |
| Current level of consciousness |
| Oxygen saturation level |
| Heart rate |
| Respiratory rate |
| Tremors |
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Current level of consciousness: Restlessness and not following commands may indicate hypoxia or sepsis. Oxygen saturation level: 89% suggests respiratory compromise. Respiratory rate: Tachypnea (30/min) indicates distress.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a parent of a child who has asthma about the administration of montelukast. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: I will give this medication to my child once daily in the evening: Montelukast is typically taken once daily in the evening. It helps to reduce inflammation and prevent asthma symptoms, and taking it in the evening aligns with the medication's intended use for long-term control of asthma.
Question 5 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.