ATI LPN
Nursing Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the first choice of MI
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Morphine (C) is the first-line treatment for myocardial infarction (MI) to relieve chest pain and reduce oxygen demand. Ecospirin (A) and heparin (D) prevent clotting, and streptokinase (B) dissolves clots, but pain relief is the priority.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Major part of cardiac output used for which organ?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The kidneys receive about 20-25% of cardiac output (D), the highest proportion per organ, though lungs receive 100% total flow.
Question 4 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 5 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.