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 pantoprazole. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Swallow the tablet whole: Pantoprazole's delayed-release formulation requires swallowing whole to ensure proper absorption. Generated rationale: Crushing or chewing disrupts the enteric coating, reducing efficacy and increasing gastric irritation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is starting to use a transdermal nitroglycerin patch. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Apply the patch to a hairless area: Hairless skin ensures proper adhesion and absorption of nitroglycerin. Generated rationale: Proper patch application maximizes drug delivery, ensuring effective angina prevention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has osteoporosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Perform weight-bearing exercises: Weight-bearing exercises strengthen bones and improve bone density, which is crucial for osteoporosis management. Generated rationale: Regular weight-bearing activity stimulates bone remodeling, reducing the risk of fractures in clients with osteoporosis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a new prescription for albuterol. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor as an adverse effect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tremors: Albuterol, a beta-agonist, can cause tremors as a side effect due to its stimulatory effects on the nervous system. Generated rationale: Tremors result from albuterol's activation of beta-2 receptors, which can cause muscle overstimulation, requiring monitoring to assess severity.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of hyperthyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heat intolerance: Hyperthyroidism increases metabolism, causing sensitivity to heat and excessive sweating. Generated rationale: Elevated thyroid hormone levels accelerate metabolic rate, leading to heat intolerance as a hallmark symptom.