ATI LPN
ATI LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a female client who is taking phenytoin. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Phenytoin can cause gingival hyperplasia, leading to swollen gums, a common side effect clients should monitor. It's teratogenic, skipping doses risks seizures, and blood work frequency varies.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for lorazepam. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lorazepam can cause dizziness, a safety concern. Timing varies, fluid increase isn't needed, and antacids don't interact significantly.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving IV heparin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heparin's effect is monitored via aPTT to ensure therapeutic anticoagulation. PT is for warfarin, heparin infuses slowly, and vitamin K counteracts it.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with preparing a client who is to have a central venous catheter inserted for the administration of total parenteral nutrition (TPN. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A chest X-ray confirms proper central venous catheter placement, critical for safe TPN administration. Verifying solution, Sims' position, or clean technique are inappropriate.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse at an outpatient clinic receives a call from a client who reports experiencing syncope after starting a new prescription for enalapril. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Enalapril can cause hypotension, leading to syncope. Rising slowly prevents sudden blood pressure drops. Potassium, pulse-based withholding, or fluid reduction aren't directly related.