ATI LPN
ATI PN adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN Exam 3 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 actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Transdermal clonidine can cause dry mouth, and advising the client helps with awareness and management.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer ceftriaxone using the Z-track technique to a client who has gonorrhea. After the nurse performs hand hygiene and reconstitutes the medication, what is the correct sequence the nurse should use to administer the medication?
Correct Answer: C, D, B, E, A
Rationale: The correct sequence for the Z-track technique is: cleanse the site (
C), pull the skin laterally (
D), insert the needle (
B), aspirate and inject (E), then remove the needle and release the tissue (
A).
Question 3 of 5
A home health nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has just returned home following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing cords against the wall reduces tripping hazards, critical post-hip arthroplasty.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching about disease prevention with an older adult client. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse recommend to the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for adults over 65 to prevent pneumococcal diseases.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has leukemia. Which of the following findings is the highest priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An elevated temperature in leukemia indicates possible infection, critical in an immunocompromised client.