ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching about disease prevention with an older adult client. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse recommend to the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for adults 65 and older to prevent pneumococcal disease, which poses significant risks in this age group.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a coronary artery bypass graft and has a prescription for propranolol. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Propranolol, a beta-blocker, can cause hypotension by reducing heart rate and cardiac output, requiring careful monitoring.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching about disease prevention with an older adult client. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse recommend to the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for adults 65 and older to prevent pneumococcal disease, which poses significant risks in this age group.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has an external fixation device in place to treat an open fracture of the tibia and fibula. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering pain medication before pin care reduces discomfort, facilitating effective cleaning and infection prevention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in hospice care who is dying. The client's partner expresses concern that the client is sleeping more than in the previous week. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sitting quietly near the bedside offers emotional support and acknowledges the natural process of increased sleep in end-of-life care.