ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical surgical 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for an older adult client who has a new prescription for transdermal clonidine. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Advising about dry mouth (
D) is correct as it's a common side effect of clonidine, preparing the client for management.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is postoperative following a tympanoplasty. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Closing the mouth when sneezing (
D) prevents pressure changes that could disrupt ear healing.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has cardiomyopathy and is experiencing sensory overload. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Breaking care into small sessions (
D) reduces stimulation, helping manage sensory overload in cardiomyopathy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a subdural hematoma following a motor-vehicle crash. For which of the following findings should the nurse identify that the client is experiencing an increase in intracranial pressure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Delayed responses (
D) indicate rising intracranial pressure affecting brain function.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a sulfa allergy. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Celecoxib (
C) may cross-react with sulfa allergies, requiring clarification with the provider.