ATI LPN
Nursing Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
An woman is prescribed metformin for glucose control. The patient is on NPO status pending a diagnostic test. The nurse is most concerned about which side effect of metformin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Metformin doesn’t typically cause hypoglycemia (D) alone, but NPO status risks it if combined with other factors. Diarrhea (A) is common but less urgent here.
Question 2 of 5
Witch’s milk commonly seen only in --...?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Witch’s milk (B) is a normal newborn phenomenon due to maternal hormones causing breast secretion. It’s not seen in infants (A), adolescents (C), or prenatal clients (D).
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with asthma how to use a metered-dose inhaler (MDI). Which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inhaling quickly and deeply (A) ensures medication reaches the lungs. Holding breath (B) should be 10 seconds, rinsing (C) is for steroids, and MDIs (D) are for maintenance too.
Question 5 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.