ATI LPN
ATI LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Retake 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 laboratory tests should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring TSH levels assesses the effectiveness of levothyroxine in regulating thyroid function.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of osteoporosis. Which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increasing calcium intake supports bone health and helps prevent further bone loss in osteoporosis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for a lumbar puncture. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lying flat for 4 to 6 hours after a lumbar puncture prevents cerebrospinal fluid leakage and reduces headache risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for enoxaparin. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Enoxaparin, a low-molecular-weight heparin, can cause thrombocytopenia, so platelet count monitoring is essential.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for atorvastatin. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atorvastatin, a statin, can cause muscle pain (myalgia), a common side effect that may indicate myopathy.