ATI LPN
ATI PN adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is reinforcing teaching about breast health with a client who has a family history of breast cancer. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A diet high in antioxidants can reduce cancer risk, beneficial for those with a family history.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 24 hours postoperative following abdominal surgery. The client received an opioid analgesic 1 hour 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: D
Rationale: Repositioning can alleviate discomfort at a low pain level, preventing complications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in hospice care who is dying. The client's partner is concerned that the client is sleeping more than in the previous week. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sitting quietly near the bedside provides comfort and support, respecting the natural process of increased sleep in the dying client.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is postoperative and has a deep vein thrombosis of the right calf. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bed rest prevents the clot from dislodging, reducing the risk of pulmonary embolism.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's medical history to identify risk factors for osteoporosis. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings is a risk factor for developing osteoporosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Smoking cigarettes decreases bone density, a known risk factor for osteoporosis.