ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for warfarin. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prothrombin time monitors warfarin's anticoagulant effect, ensuring therapeutic dosing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with new parents about car seat safety. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shoulder harnesses at shoulder level secure the infant safely in the car seat.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a long leg cast on his left leg. Which of the following findings is the priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diminished pulses indicate potential circulatory compromise, a critical finding requiring immediate intervention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for nitrofurantoin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nitrofurantoin causes harmless urine discoloration, informing client expectations.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching about cigarette smoking with a client. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Smoking leads to decreased hemoglobin due to carbon monoxide binding with hemoglobin, reducing oxygen-carrying capacity. This is a critical adverse effect to highlight in teaching.