ATI LPN
PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is to receive a transfusion of packed red blood cells (PRBCs). Which of the following solutions should be administered with PRBCs?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride) is compatible with PRBCs, preventing hemolysis or clotting.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who is 1 day postoperative following an abdominal hysterectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevated creatinine (2.3 mg/dL) suggests renal dysfunction, requiring provider notification.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for propranolol for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Propranolol can lower blood pressure, so withholding it for systolic BP below 90 mm Hg prevents hypotension.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about increasing her intake of fiber. Which of the following foods should the nurse encourage the client to eat?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pears are a high-fiber fruit that promotes digestive health, unlike cheese, eggs, or yogurt, which contain little to no fiber.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for digoxin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring potassium levels prevents digoxin toxicity, which is exacerbated by hypokalemia.