ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in hospice care who is dying. The client's partner expresses concern that the client is sleeping more than in the previous week. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sitting quietly near the bedside offers emotional support and acknowledges the natural process of increased sleep in end-of-life care.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus and a new prescription for metformin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting muscle pain immediately is crucial, as it may indicate lactic acidosis, a rare but serious metformin side effect.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has heart failure. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Allowing frequent rest periods helps manage fatigue and prevent overexertion in clients with heart failure, who often have reduced cardiac output and exercise tolerance.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client who has a potassium level of 3.2 mEq/L. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Muscle weakness is a common symptom of hypokalemia (3.2 mEq/L), affecting neuromuscular function.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing muscle spasms and has a new prescription for an aquathermia pad. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Covering the aquathermia pad prevents burns or irritation by avoiding direct skin contact, ensuring safe application.