ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A charge nurse observes smoke coming from a trash receptacle in the unit's waiting room. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Evacuating clients first ensures safety, following the RACE protocol for fire response.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client to the medical-surgical unit. The Patient Self-Determination Act requires the nurse to perform which of the following actions during the admission process?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Documenting advance directives ensures providers respect the client's treatment preferences, as required by the Patient Self-Determination Act.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed alendronate for osteoporosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking alendronate with a full glass of water and remaining upright prevents esophageal irritation, a key administration instruction.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for furosemide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide, a loop diuretic, can cause hypokalemia, so increasing potassium-rich foods helps maintain electrolyte balance.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor for as a sign of hypocalcemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tingling around the mouth indicates hypocalcemia, a potential complication post-thyroidectomy due to parathyroid gland disturbance.