ATI LPN
LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardian of a 2-month-old infant about immunizations. Which of the following statements by a guardian indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: My baby will receive the rotavirus immunization orally: The rotavirus vaccine is given orally in two or three doses depending on the specific vaccine used (Rotarix or RotaTeq). The vaccine is administered in the mouth and helps protect against rotavirus infections.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a parent of a child who has asthma about the administration of montelukast. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: I will give this medication to my child once daily in the evening: Montelukast is typically taken once daily in the evening. It helps to reduce inflammation and prevent asthma symptoms, and taking it in the evening aligns with the medication's intended use for long-term control of asthma.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a urinary tract infection and is prescribed ciprofloxacin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoid taking with calcium-rich foods: Calcium can bind to ciprofloxacin, reducing its absorption and effectiveness. Generated rationale: Calcium-rich foods like dairy products can chelate ciprofloxacin, decreasing its bioavailability and therapeutic effect.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a new diagnosis of cirrhosis. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ammonia: Elevated ammonia levels in cirrhosis indicate impaired liver function and risk of hepatic encephalopathy. Generated rationale: Monitoring ammonia helps detect neurological complications, critical in managing advanced liver disease.