ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has pneumonia. The nurse should initiate which of the following isolation precautions for the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pneumonia is transmitted via respiratory droplets, requiring droplet precautions like wearing a mask within 3 feet of the client.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing an acute asthma attack. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Albuterol, a short-acting beta-agonist, is the first-line treatment for an acute asthma attack to rapidly relieve bronchospasm.
Question 3 of 5
While a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal tube, the high-pressure alarm on the ventilator sounds. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A high-pressure alarm indicates an airway obstruction, so suctioning the airway is the first action to clear potential blockages.
Question 4 of 5
A community health nurse is providing education to a group of older adults about immunizations. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Herpes zoster vaccine is recommended for adults 50 to prevent shingles, unlike vaccines for younger populations.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is monitoring the laboratory results of a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following results indicates that the client demonstrates acceptable glycemic control?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: HbA1c of 6.8% reflects good glycemic control, indicating stable blood glucose over months.