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 levodopa/carbidopa for Parkinson's disease. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoid high-protein meals: High-protein meals can interfere with levodopa absorption, reducing its effectiveness. Generated rationale: Amino acids in protein compete with levodopa for absorption in the gut, necessitating dietary adjustments to optimize therapy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving continuous enteral feedings. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent aspiration?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keep the head of the bed elevated to 30 degrees: Elevating the head of the bed reduces the risk of aspiration by preventing reflux of gastric contents. Generated rationale: A 30- to 45-degree elevation promotes gravitational flow of feedings, minimizing the chance of aspiration pneumonia.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for bupropion. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Report insomnia to the provider: Bupropion can cause insomnia as a common side effect, and this should be monitored and reported if significant. Generated rationale: Insomnia may require dose adjustment or timing changes, ensuring effective management of the client's condition.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for omeprazole. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Swallow the capsule whole: Omeprazole capsules should not be crushed or chewed to ensure proper delayed-release action in the stomach. Generated rationale: Swallowing the capsule whole protects the medication from premature degradation, ensuring effective acid suppression.