ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for cyclosporine. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cyclosporine can cause nephrotoxicity, requiring creatinine monitoring.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who reports dry, itchy skin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A humidifier increases air moisture, effectively relieving dry, itchy skin.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for furosemide. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tinnitus is a sign of furosemide ototoxicity, requiring monitoring.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for cyclosporine. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cyclosporine can cause nephrotoxicity, requiring creatinine monitoring.