ATI LPN
PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who has aspirated pneumonia and hypoxia. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fall precautions address hypoxia-related dizziness, enhancing safety.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to assist with serving a meal to a client who has vision loss. When delivering the meal tray, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Describing food placement like a clock helps orient the client, promoting independence.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has psoriasis. Which of the following treatment options should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Phototherapy reduces inflammation and slows skin cell growth in psoriasis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the ABG values of a client who has pneumonia. Which of the following findings indicates the client is developing respiratory acidosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated PaCO2 above 45 mmHg indicates respiratory acidosis due to impaired CO2 elimination.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with care for a client who received a tuberculin skin test 72 hr ago. When collecting data from the test site, which of the following findings indicates a need for further testing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Induration over 10 mm suggests TB exposure, warranting further tests.