ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care unit is assisting in the care of a client who has Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reminiscence therapy stimulates long-term memory, enhancing cognitive function and well-being in clients with Alzheimer's disease.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client who is receiving long-term NSAID therapy for rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following values should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An elevated BUN (40 mg/dL) suggests renal impairment, a potential NSAID side effect, requiring reporting to prevent further kidney damage.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about liquid iron supplements with a client who has anemia. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking iron supplements with food reduces gastric distress, improving tolerance and adherence to the treatment regimen.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia with dyspnea. The client's ABG results are pH 7.30, PaCO2 50 mm Hg, HCO3 26 mEq/L. The nurse should recognize that the client has which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The ABG results show a low pH (7.30) and high PaCO2 (50 mm Hg), indicating respiratory acidosis, which aligns with impaired gas exchange and CO2 retention due to pneumonia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a distal radius fracture with a short arm cast applied. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Performing neurovascular checks every 2 hours detects complications like compartment syndrome, ensuring timely intervention.