ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Morning stiffness, joint swelling, and fatigue are hallmark symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis due to autoimmune inflammation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is creating an incident report due to an accidental omission of a client's dressing change during the previous shift. Which of the following statements should the nurse document on the incident report form?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clearly stating the omission of the dressing change provides essential details for investigation and prevention, avoiding irrelevant information.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a cholecystectomy. The client reports pain at the incision site. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing the pain's characteristics first helps determine its cause and severity, guiding appropriate interventions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for omeprazole. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Omeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor, is most effective when taken 30 minutes before meals to reduce acid production.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is admitting a school-age child who has bacterial meningitis. Which of the following types of isolation precautions should the nurse initiate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bacterial meningitis is spread via respiratory droplets, requiring droplet precautions to prevent transmission.