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 sumatriptan. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Take the medication at the onset of a migraine: Sumatriptan is most effective when taken early in a migraine attack. Generated rationale: Early administration targets migraine pathophysiology, maximizing pain relief and reducing symptom duration.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a total knee arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Administer anticoagulants as prescribed: Anticoagulants prevent thromboembolism post-surgery. Apply ice packs to the knee every 4 hours: Ice reduces swelling and pain. Generated rationale: Anticoagulation and ice therapy address key postoperative risks and discomfort, promoting recovery.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an acute care setting is assisting in collecting client information to include in a referral for physical therapist. Which of the following information should the nurse plan to include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Physical assessment findings: This is the most relevant information to include in a referral for physical therapy. The physical assessment findings provide the physical therapist with important details about the client's mobility, strength, range of motion, and other factors that can guide the creation of an individualized therapy plan.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for spironolactone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Monitor for signs of hyperkalemia: Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic that can cause hyperkalemia. Avoid low-sodium salt substitutes: These contain potassium, increasing hyperkalemia risk. Generated rationale: Spironolactone's potassium retention necessitates monitoring and dietary precautions to prevent dangerous electrolyte imbalances.
Question 5 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.