ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who has constipation after receiving opioid medication for incisional pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Auscultating bowel sounds assesses bowel motility, guiding further interventions for opioid-induced constipation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of hyperthyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heat intolerance is expected in hyperthyroidism due to increased metabolic rate, causing excessive heat production.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse has received change-of-shift report for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse attend to first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wound dehiscence is a surgical emergency requiring immediate attention to prevent evisceration or infection.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has hypertension and a new prescription for propranolol. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication for taking propranolol?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Propranolol is contraindicated in asthma, as it can trigger bronchospasm by blocking beta receptors in the lungs.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving IV fluid therapy. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of fluid overload?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Distended neck veins indicate fluid overload, as excess volume increases venous pressure, a hallmark of hypervolemia.