ATI LPN
Nursing Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of atrial fibrillation is prescribed warfarin. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Warfarin’s effectiveness is monitored via PT/INR (B), targeting a therapeutic range to prevent clots. Platelet count (A) and bleeding time (D) are unrelated, and aPTT (C) monitors heparin.
Question 2 of 5
Why is chronic inflammation treated?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chronic inflammation is treated because it leads to tissue damage from prolonged immune activity. It does not typically become infectious (A) or cause immunosuppression (B). While it may increase autoimmune risk (D) tissue damage is the primary concern.
Question 3 of 5
Which client does the nurse recognize to be at highest risk for impaired mobility?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An unrepaired hip fracture (A) severely impairs mobility. Asthma (B) and arm fracture (D) have minimal impact. Bedrest (C) is temporary.
Question 4 of 5
A mother has just delivered and is likely to soil the bed linen
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A draw sheet is placed under the patient to protect bed linen from soiling especially post-delivery. Bed spread (B) is decorative bottom sheet (C) is standard and bath blanket (D) is for warmth during bathing.
Question 5 of 5
Which nurse is demonstrating the assessment phase of the nursing process?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking about lunch intake (B) is part of assessment gathering data. Pain relief observation (A) is evaluation repositioning (C) is intervention and goal-setting (D) is planning.