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 levothyroxine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Consistency in timing optimizes levothyroxine's efficacy and hormone stability.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 8 weeks of gestation and has a urinary tract infection. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased urination flushes bacteria, aiding UTI treatment in pregnancy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has pernicious anemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify that increases the client's risk for injury?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A firm-bristled toothbrush can cause gum injury due to impaired proprioception from pernicious anemia's neurological effects.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for heparin. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: aPTT monitors heparin's anticoagulant effect, ensuring therapeutic dosing.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving IV vancomycin. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Redness at the IV site suggests phlebitis or infiltration, requiring immediate attention.