ATI LPN
COPD Patient Care Question Questions
Question 1 of 5
An RN from the women's health clinic is temporarily reassigned to a medical-surgical unit. Which of these client assignments would be most appropriate for this nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A newly diagnosed diabetic learning foot care suits an RN from women's health. Education aligns with clinic skills, unlike ortho , diagnostics , or oncology . A leverages expertise, making it the best assignment.
Question 2 of 5
While caring for a client, the nurse notes a pulsating mass in the client's periumbilical area. Which of the following assessments is appropriate for the nurse to perform?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Auscultating the mass is appropriate for a pulsating periumbilical mass, likely an aortic aneurysm. Listening for bruits assesses rupture risk, guiding urgent care. Measuring or percussing adds little; palpation risks rupture. B prioritizes safety, making it the best assessment.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 69 year-old client with a diagnosis of hyperglycemia. Which tasks could the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking skin condition of lower extremities can be delegated to a UAP. It's observational, within scope, unlike unclear 'check' , teaching , or monitoring , which need RN skill. D supports care safely.
Question 4 of 5
The charge nurse is planning assignments on a medical unit. Which client should be assigned to the practical nurse (PN)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Irrigating and redressing a leg wound suits a PN. It's within scope, unlike stool testing , chest tube , or admission , needing RN skill. C matches PN abilities.
Question 5 of 5
When caring for a client receiving warfarin sodium (Coumadin), which lab test would the nurse monitor to determine therapeutic response to the drug?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prothrombin time monitors warfarin response. Warfarin affects clotting factors, prolonging PT (INR 2-3 therapeutic), ensuring efficacy. Bleeding and coagulation are nonspecific, PTT tracks heparin. C guides dosing, making it key.