ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Med Surg 2020 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding contact sports reduces bleeding risk with warfarin. Spinach affects INR, ibuprofen increases bleeding, and doubling doses is unsafe.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a femoral-popliteal bypass. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking pedal pulses monitors circulation post-bypass. Elevation risks ischemia, aspirin dosing depends on orders, and warm compresses increase infection risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a deep vein thrombosis and is receiving heparin therapy. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heparin prolongs aPTT, which monitors therapeutic effect. Platelets assess bleeding risk, PT and INR are for warfarin.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has chronic kidney disease about dietary modifications. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Limiting potassium prevents hyperkalemia in kidney disease. Protein is restricted, dairy increases phosphorus, and grains don't address key restrictions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing an acute asthma attack. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Albuterol relieves bronchospasm, the priority in asthma attacks. Supine positioning worsens breathing, peak flow follows treatment, and oxygen is secondary.