ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of heparin. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: aPTT monitors heparin's anticoagulant effect, ensuring therapeutic dosing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for omeprazole. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Omeprazole is most effective when taken 1 hour before meals, typically breakfast.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing acute mania. Which of the following activities should the nurse encourage the client to engage in?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reading in a quiet room reduces stimulation, helping manage acute mania.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has gout and a new prescription for allopurinol. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking allopurinol after meals reduces gastrointestinal upset, a common side effect.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is preoperative for a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A temporary catheter is often needed post-TURP to manage urinary output during healing.