ATI LPN
LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is discussing home care concerns with the son of a client who has Alzheimer's disease. The son states, 'I am so tired all the time, but Mom needs me.' Which of the following responses should nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Let me give you some information about respite care for your mother: Respite care provides temporary relief for family caregivers, allowing them time to rest and recharge. It is a supportive approach that acknowledges the son's exhaustion and provides him with a helpful resource.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has terminal cancer. Which of the following responses by the child's school-age brother should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Believes his bad behavior is causing his brother's death: This response is the most typical for a school-age child. At this stage, children often have a sense of responsibility for events around them and may develop feelings of guilt or magical thinking, where they believe their actions or behavior contributed to the illness or death of a loved one.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardian of a 2-month-old infant about immunizations. Which of the following statements by a guardian indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: My baby will receive the rotavirus immunization orally: The rotavirus vaccine is given orally in two or three doses depending on the specific vaccine used (Rotarix or RotaTeq). The vaccine is administered in the mouth and helps protect against rotavirus infections.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with new parents about car seat safety. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Place the shoulder harnesses at the level of the infant's shoulders: For optimal safety, the shoulder harness straps should be at or just below the infant's shoulders when they are in a rear-facing car seat. This positioning helps to keep the baby secure and ensures the harness fits properly in the event of an accident.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has pyelonephritis and receiving gentamicin via IV infusion. Which of the following manifestation should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the treatment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: New onset of hearing loss: Gentamicin belongs to the class of antibiotics known as aminoglycosides, which can cause ototoxicity. New onset of hearing loss or tinnitus is a significant warning sign of ototoxicity, which can occur due to gentamicin use.