ATI LPN
LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for isosorbide mononitrate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Report headaches to the provider: Headaches are a common side effect of isosorbide mononitrate due to vasodilation and should be monitored. Generated rationale: Headaches may indicate the need for dose adjustment, ensuring tolerability while maintaining efficacy for angina prevention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a new diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Pursue-lipped breathing during exhalation: This technique helps maintain airway pressure, easing breathing in COPD. Use a humidifier at night: Humidified air reduces airway irritation and mucus viscosity. Generated rationale: These interventions improve respiratory function and comfort, addressing key symptoms of COPD.
Question 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a mastectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Encourage arm exercises on the affected side: Promotes mobility and prevents lymphedema. Keep the arm elevated when at rest: Reduces swelling. Generated rationale: These interventions support recovery by improving circulation and preventing complications like lymphedema.