ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with discharge teaching for a client who requires oropharyngeal suctioning at home. The nurse should ensure that which of the following equipment is available for use at home?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A Yankauer catheter is essential for effective oropharyngeal suctioning at home, allowing removal of secretions safely.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who will undergo a colonoscopy the following week. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Instructing the client to avoid eating or drinking anything except water for 12 hours before the procedure ensures a clear colon for optimal visualization during the colonoscopy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has heart failure and a new prescription for furosemide. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ringing in ears (tinnitus) is an adverse effect of furosemide, indicating potential ototoxicity, which requires immediate reporting.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous bladder irrigation following a transurethral resection of the prostate. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cloudy urine with small clots may indicate infection or excessive bleeding, requiring prompt reporting to the provider.
Question 5 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.