ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a chest tube in place following a thoracotomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber indicates an air leak, a critical issue requiring immediate reporting to prevent complications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has osteoporosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking vitamin D supplements enhances calcium absorption, strengthening bones and reducing fracture risk in osteoporosis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a total thyroidectomy for hyperthyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A temperature of 39° C may indicate thyroid storm, a life-threatening condition requiring urgent intervention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on the oncology unit is evaluating a client's response after receiving a dose of aprepitant. Which of the following therapeutic effects should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aprepitant is an antiemetic, so absence of nausea indicates its therapeutic effect in preventing chemotherapy-induced nausea.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for a metered-dose inhaler. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Shaking the inhaler three times ensures proper mixing of the medication, optimizing delivery during inhalation.