ATI LPN
PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reporting falls is critical on warfarin due to bleeding risk.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client regarding application of antiembolic stockings. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reapplying stockings before getting out of bed reduces edema and improves venous return.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the preparation of a client who is scheduled for a paracentesis. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client during the procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Leaning forward facilitates fluid drainage during paracentesis by shifting abdominal organs upward.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving radiation therapy to treat throat cancer and reports a change in the taste of food. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Artificial saliva moistens the mouth, improving taste altered by radiation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated PaCO2 indicates respiratory acidosis, a serious complication in heart failure.