ATI LPN
COPD Patient Care Question Questions
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
The mother of a 3 month-old infant tells the nurse that she wants to change from formula to whole milk and add cereal and meats to the diet. What should be emphasized as the nurse teaches about infant nutrition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Whole milk is difficult to digest' should be emphasized. Infants under 12 months lack enzymes for cow's milk, risking issues. Solids , water , and juice are incorrect early. B protects health, making it key.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who has a long history of smoking and is suspected of having laryngeal cancer. Which symptom would the nurse expect to find during the assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hoarseness is expected in laryngeal cancer. Smoking irritates vocal cords, causing chronic hoarseness, a hallmark symptom per oncology. Dysphagia or ear pain occur later, nasal stuffiness is unrelated. B aligns with early presentation, making it the key finding.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who had abdominal surgery yesterday. Which finding should be of most concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Temperature of 100.8 F is most concerning post-abdominal surgery. It suggests early infection, needing investigation, per post-op risks. Nausea , minor drainage , and pain are expected. D signals potential complication, making it priority.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a suspected myocardial infarction is receiving thrombolytic therapy. Which finding should the nurse report immediately to the health care provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: BP drop to 90/60 mm Hg needs immediate reporting during thrombolytics. It suggests bleeding or shock, a life-threatening complication, per protocol. Persistent pain , PVCs , and SpO2 92% are less urgent. B prioritizes circulation, making it critical.