ATI LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exam 3

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

A. Keep the tablets in a dark, airtight container.B. Take one tablet every 15 min for chest pain.C. You might feel a tingling sensation under your tongue.D. You should swallow the tablet with water.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Nitroglycerin causes a tingling sensation, indicating absorption. Tablets are kept in dark containers, taken every 5 minutes for pain, and not swallowed.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client in bed and begins experiencing a tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Insert an oral airway into the client's mouth.B. Lower the side rails of the bed when the seizure begins.C. Measure the duration of the seizure.D. Restrain the client's arms and legs to prevent injury.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Measuring seizure duration aids in assessing severity and guiding treatment. Inserting airways, lowering rails, or restraining can cause injury or complications.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for albuterol. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. I will take this medication once daily at bedtime.B. This medication may cause my heart to beat faster.C. I should avoid drinking water after using this medication.D. This medication will prevent me from getting asthma attacks.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Albuterol can cause tachycardia, a key side effect to understand. It's used as needed, not daily, hydration is unaffected, and it treats, not prevents, asthma attacks.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a mastectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote arm mobility?

A. Encourage the client to perform deep breathing exercises.B. Instruct the client to avoid using the affected arm for 6 weeks.C. Teach the client to perform range-of-motion exercises daily.D. Apply a compression bandage to the affected arm.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Daily range-of-motion exercises prevent stiffness and promote mobility. Breathing exercises, arm avoidance, or compression don't target mobility.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for tramadol. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. I should take this medication with food.B. I might feel sleepy while taking this medication.C. I need to avoid sunlight.D. I can increase the dose if my pain gets worse.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Tramadol can cause drowsiness, showing understanding. Food isn't required, sunlight isn't a concern, and dose increases need provider approval.

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