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 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.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cloudy dialysate outflow: Cloudy effluent suggests infection, such as peritonitis, requiring urgent evaluation. Generated rationale: Peritonitis is a serious complication of peritoneal dialysis, and cloudy dialysate is a key indicator needing immediate intervention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for metoprolol. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor as an adverse effect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bradycardia: Metoprolol, a beta-blocker, can slow heart rate, requiring monitoring for excessive bradycardia. Generated rationale: Beta-blockade reduces sympathetic stimulation, potentially causing bradycardia that may need dose adjustment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a urinary tract infection and is prescribed ciprofloxacin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoid taking with calcium-rich foods: Calcium can bind to ciprofloxacin, reducing its absorption and effectiveness. Generated rationale: Calcium-rich foods like dairy products can chelate ciprofloxacin, decreasing its bioavailability and therapeutic effect.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for fluconazole. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Report yellowing of the skin: Fluconazole can cause hepatotoxicity, and jaundice (yellowing) is a serious sign to report. Generated rationale: Liver dysfunction is a rare but critical adverse effect, requiring immediate evaluation to prevent further damage.