ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Med Surg 2020 with NGN Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who has constipation after receiving opioid medication for incisional pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Auscultating bowel sounds assesses motility affected by opioids, guiding further interventions. Privacy, laxatives, and fluids follow assessment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor to assess for chemotherapy-induced neutropenia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: WBC count monitors neutropenia, a chemotherapy side effect. Hemoglobin, platelets, and creatinine assess other issues.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has herpes simplex virus type 2. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stress can trigger HSV-2 lesion recurrence. The virus can spread beyond genitals, remains contagious without lesions, and acyclovir doesn't prevent transmission.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cloudy dialysate suggests infection, requiring immediate reporting. Clear output, weight loss, and no pain are expected.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oral care every 4 hours reduces bacterial growth, preventing pneumonia. Supine positioning increases risk, suctioning frequency varies, and humidification is needed.