ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical surgical 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer warfarin to a client who has chronic atrial fibrillation. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor prior to administering the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring INR (
B) ensures warfarin's anticoagulant effect is within therapeutic range.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is obtaining a sterile urine specimen from a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter. Identify the sequence the nurse should follow. Use all the steps.
Correct Answer: A, B, C, D, E
Rationale: The document lists A, B, C, D, E: wiping the port (
A), documenting (
B), transferring urine (
C), aspirating (
D), and clamping (E), though clamping typically occurs first to collect urine.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform a sterile dressing change for a client who has a stage III pressure ulcer. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Offering pain medication (
B) is correct as it addresses discomfort from a stage III pressure ulcer dressing change, prioritizing client comfort.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetes mellitus about reducing the risk for a stroke. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Losing excess weight (
C) reduces stroke risk by improving cardiovascular health, indicating correct understanding.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse on the oncology unit is evaluating a client's response after receiving a dose of aprepitant. Which of the following therapeutic effects should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Absence of nausea (
D) is the expected effect of aprepitant, an antiemetic used in oncology.