ATI LPN
ATI LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Retake Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for a fluticasone inhaler. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth after using a fluticasone inhaler prevents oral thrush, a common side effect of inhaled corticosteroids.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for apixaban. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Apixaban, an anticoagulant, increases bleeding risk, which requires careful monitoring.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of myasthenia gravis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Muscle weakness, especially in the eyes and face, is a hallmark symptom of myasthenia gravis due to autoimmune attack on acetylcholine receptors.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer ibuprofen solution 60 mg orally to a 7-month-old infant who is febrile. Available is ibuprofen 50 mg/1.25 mL. How many should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct dose is 1.5 mL.
To calculate: (60 mg / 50 mg) * 1.25 mL = 1.5 mL. This ensures the infant receives the prescribed 60 mg of ibuprofen.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Morning stiffness is a hallmark symptom of rheumatoid arthritis, lasting for hours due to joint inflammation.