ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Med Surg 2020 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a distal radius fracture with a short arm cast applied. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Neurovascular checks every 2 hours monitor for complications like compartment syndrome. Hot air risks burns, lowering the arm increases swelling, and finger splints aren't needed.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has herpes simplex virus type 2. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stress can trigger HSV-2 lesion recurrence. The virus can spread beyond genitals, remains contagious without lesions, and acyclovir doesn't prevent transmission.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who had a left hemispheric stroke. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A change in pupil size may indicate increased intracranial pressure, a life-threatening issue requiring immediate reporting. Speech difficulty, direction issues, and weakness are expected.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about heart disease prevention. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Maintaining blood pressure at 116/72 reduces heart disease risk. Whole milk increases saturated fat, raising LDL is harmful, and minimal exercise is insufficient.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Up to three nitroglycerin tablets can be taken 5 minutes apart for chest pain. They're stored in dark containers, not swallowed, and don't need refrigeration.