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 atorvastatin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Report muscle pain to the provider: Muscle pain can indicate myopathy, a serious side effect of statins like atorvastatin. Generated rationale: Myopathy or rhabdomyolysis is a rare but severe complication of statins, requiring prompt reporting to prevent further harm.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving oxygen therapy via nasal cannula. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Check the nares for skin breakdown: Prolonged oxygen use can cause irritation or breakdown, requiring regular assessment. Generated rationale: Monitoring skin integrity prevents complications from pressure or dryness caused by the cannula.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about healthy lifestyle changes with a female client who has mild hypertension. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: I should decrease my salt intake to 2 grams per day: For clients with hypertension, a reduced salt intake is essential in managing blood pressure. The general recommendation is to limit sodium intake to less than 2,300 milligrams per day (about 2.3 grams), with an ideal target of 1,500 milligrams per day for individuals with hypertension or those at risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for doxycycline. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Take the medication with a full glass of water: Prevents esophageal irritation. Avoid lying down for 30 minutes after taking: Reduces reflux risk. Generated rationale: These precautions minimize gastrointestinal side effects, ensuring safe doxycycline administration.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for furosemide. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Potassium: Furosemide is a loop diuretic that can cause hypokalemia due to increased potassium excretion. Generated rationale: Monitoring potassium levels is critical to prevent arrhythmias and muscle weakness associated with furosemide-induced electrolyte imbalances.