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 montelukast. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Take the medication once daily in the evening: Montelukast is typically taken in the evening for long-term asthma control. Generated rationale: Evening dosing aligns with montelukast's mechanism to reduce nighttime asthma symptoms, optimizing efficacy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is receiving a telephone prescription from a client's provider. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Ask the provider to spell out the name of the medication: When receiving a telephone prescription, the nurse should ask the provider to spell out the name of the medication to avoid errors. Record the date and time of the telephone prescription: Recording the date and time is essential for accurate documentation. Request that the provider confirm the read-back of the prescription: The read-back process verifies accuracy and reduces errors.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for digoxin. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as an adverse effect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Blurred vision: Digoxin toxicity can cause visual disturbances, including blurred vision, a critical adverse effect to monitor. Generated rationale: Digoxin's narrow therapeutic range makes toxicity a concern, with visual changes indicating potential overdose needing immediate evaluation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoid lying down for 2 hours after eating: Lying down soon after eating can exacerbate reflux by allowing stomach acid to flow into the esophagus. Generated rationale: Preventing acid reflux involves maintaining an upright position post-meals to reduce esophageal irritation and promote gastric emptying.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with new parents about car seat safety. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Place the shoulder harnesses at the level of the infant's shoulders: For optimal safety, the shoulder harness straps should be at or just below the infant's shoulders when they are in a rear-facing car seat. This positioning helps to keep the baby secure and ensures the harness fits properly in the event of an accident.