ATI LPN
PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse care for a client who is at risk for falls. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for falls?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wearing socks without non-skid soles increases slip risk, contributing to falls.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an assistive personnel (AP) about a client who has pertussis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An N95 mask protects against pertussis's airborne droplets.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client. Which of the following findings indicates that the client might be dehydrated?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Confusion is a sign of dehydration, impacting brain function in older adults.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 24 hr postoperative following abdominal surgery. The client received an opioid analgesic 1hr ago and now reports a pain level of 2 on a scale of 0 to 10. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Repositioning relieves discomfort at a low pain level without additional medication.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the preparation of a client who is scheduled for a paracentesis. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client during the procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Leaning forward facilitates fluid drainage during paracentesis by shifting abdominal organs upward.