ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Med Surg 2020 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who has botulism poisoning. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Botulism causes muscle paralysis, making monitoring for this symptom critical for early detection and intervention. Contact isolation is not needed, increased salivation is not typical, and clindamycin is not used for botulism treatment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetes mellitus about reducing the risk for a stroke. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Weight loss reduces stroke risk in diabetes. Glucocorticoids, low HbA1c, and normal cholesterol don't increase risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for omeprazole. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Omeprazole is best taken at bedtime to reduce acid overnight. Food timing varies, crushing capsules is unsafe, and grapefruit juice isn't a concern.
Question 4 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 5 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: B
Rationale: A separating incision suggests wound dehiscence, a surgical emergency requiring immediate attention. C. difficile stools, clear sputum, and moderate pain are less urgent.