ATI RN
Introduction to Nursing Profession Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The client is prescribed Potassium iodide (Lugol’s solution), the nurse should teach the client:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: To drink the solution using a straw. This method helps minimize the risk of staining the teeth because Lugol's solution can cause discoloration. Using a straw also helps bypass the taste buds on the tongue, reducing the unpleasant taste. Choices A and C are incorrect as they do not address the potential side effects of staining or taste. Choice D is incorrect because Potassium iodide is typically administered orally, not via intramuscular injection.
Question 2 of 5
Mr. Lang is receiving continuous tube feedings through a nasogastric tube. The nurse should check the tube placement once per shift because:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because checking tube placement is essential to prevent aspiration into the trachea. Tube dislodgement can lead to respiratory complications. Option A is incorrect as it's not solely based on physician's order. Option B is incorrect as tube placement in the ileum would cause malabsorption. Option C is incorrect as the tube should be in the stomach, not the esophagus, for feeding.
Question 3 of 5
The client who has cholelithiasis is scheduled for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. The nurse should tell the client about which of these symptoms that may occur after this procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Colic-type pain. After extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for cholelithiasis, the client may experience colic-type pain due to the shock waves breaking up the gallstones. This pain typically occurs as the stones move through the biliary system. Explanation for incorrect choices: B: Headache - Headache is not a common symptom after lithotripsy for cholelithiasis. C: Diarrhea - Diarrhea is not a common symptom associated with lithotripsy for cholelithiasis. D: Hiccups - Hiccups are not a common symptom after lithotripsy for cholelithiasis.
Question 4 of 5
Which laboratory test is the most accurate indicator of a client's renal function?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Creatinine clearance. Creatinine clearance is the most accurate indicator of renal function because it measures the rate at which the kidneys filter creatinine from the blood. This test provides a direct assessment of the glomerular filtration rate, which reflects overall kidney function. A: Blood urea nitrogen is influenced by factors other than renal function, such as protein intake and liver function, making it less specific for assessing renal function. C: Serum creatinine is commonly used to estimate renal function, but it can be affected by factors like muscle mass and hydration status, leading to potential inaccuracies. D: Urinalysis provides valuable information about kidney health but does not directly measure the filtration capacity of the kidneys like creatinine clearance does.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse assesses clients for the cardinal signs of inflammation. Which signs/symptoms does this include? (Select the one that does not apply.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Pulselessness. The cardinal signs of inflammation are redness, swelling (edema), warmth, and pain. Pulselessness is not considered a cardinal sign of inflammation. Inflammation does not typically affect blood flow to the extent of causing pulselessness. Edema, pallor, and redness are all commonly associated with the inflammatory response due to increased blood flow and vascular permeability. Pulselessness is more indicative of a vascular issue or severe ischemia rather than inflammation.