ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client to the medical-surgical unit. The Patient Self-Determination Act requires the nurse to perform which of the following actions during the admission process?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Documenting advance directives ensures providers respect the client's treatment preferences, as required by the Patient Self-Determination Act.
Question 2 of 5
A case manager is performing a home visit for a client following a stroke. The client's partner is providing care in the home. The client's partner states that she sometimes feels exhausted. Which of the following referrals should the case manager recommend for the caregiver?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Respite care offers temporary relief for caregivers, addressing the partner's exhaustion and preventing burnout.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed alendronate for osteoporosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking alendronate with a full glass of water and remaining upright prevents esophageal irritation, a key administration instruction.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving chemotherapy and reports mouth sores. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rinsing with saline soothes mouth sores and prevents infection, a common chemotherapy side effect.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is part of a task force planning to audit a facility's nursing units concerning adherence to hand-hygiene protocols. Which of the following steps should the task force take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Determining standards sets a benchmark for evaluating hand hygiene, guiding the audit process.