ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A home health nurse is reinforcing teaching with an older adult client about safety precautions to take in the home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Placing white tape on stair edges improves visibility, reducing fall risk for older adults with potential vision impairments.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse enters a client's room and sees smoke coming from the trash can next to the client's bed. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Removing the client from the room ensures their immediate safety from smoke and fire exposure, following the RACE protocol.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy tube. Upon data collection, the nurse observes the client is restless and hears crackles in the lungs. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Suctioning removes secretions, improving ventilation and addressing restlessness and crackles in the lungs.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has anemia and has a prescription for ferrous sulfate. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend that the client consume to increase the absorption of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Raw oranges, high in vitamin C, enhance iron absorption by reducing it to a more soluble form.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who wants to lose 0.9 kg (2 lb) of body fat per week. The nurse knows that 0.45 kg (1 lb) of body fat is equal to 3,500 calories. The nurse should instruct the client to reduce his daily caloric intake by how many calories?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To lose 2 lb per week, a 7,000-calorie deficit is needed (3,500 x 2). Dividing by 7 days gives a daily reduction of 1,000 calories, which is a safe and effective approach.