ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Med Surg 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 motility affected by opioids, guiding further interventions. Privacy, laxatives, and fluids follow assessment.
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: Hyperthyroidism causes heat intolerance due to increased metabolism. Weight loss, tachycardia, and diarrhea are typical, not gain, bradycardia, or constipation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the results of a client's fecal occult blood screening test. Which of the following findings from the client's history should the nurse identify as potentially causing a false-positive result?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ibuprofen can cause GI bleeding, leading to a false-positive fecal occult blood test. Breast cancer, citrus juice, and past hemorrhoidectomy don't affect results.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a total knee arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ice packs reduce swelling post-arthroplasty. Dependent positioning increases swelling, CPM aids recovery, and bed rest risks complications.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who has a pulmonary embolism and is experiencing dyspnea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High-Fowler's position improves oxygenation, the priority in pulmonary embolism. Vital signs, heparin, and coughing follow oxygenation improvement.