ATI LPN
PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility is reinforcing teaching about pain control with a client who has terminal cancer. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Around-the-clock analgesia maintains steady pain relief, preventing breakthrough pain.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the ABG values of a client who has pneumonia. Which of the following findings indicates the client is developing respiratory acidosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated PaCO2 above 45 mmHg indicates respiratory acidosis due to impaired CO2 elimination.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following an appendectomy. Which of the following information should the nurse include when documenting in the electronic medical record?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Specific wound description (dry, no redness) provides objective data.
Question 4 of 5
A home health nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has just returned home following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Placing cords against the wall prevents tripping, protecting the hip prosthesis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to undergo an esophagogastroduodenoscopy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take in preparation for the procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Signed consent ensures the client understands the procedure's risks and benefits.