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 new prescription for alendronate to treat osteoporosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alendronate requires a full glass of water and upright posture for 30 minutes to prevent esophageal irritation. Food reduces absorption, crushing is unsafe, and bedtime dosing isn't optimal.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following symptoms should a nurse expect to find when assessing an infant who is dehydrated in an emergency department? Select all that apply
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Tachycardia compensates for reduced fluid volume, and irritability results from discomfort in dehydrated infants. Bloating and hypertension are not typical.
Question 3 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 information should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clonidine causes dry mouth, requiring oral hygiene advice. Weight loss, diarrhea, and hypopigmentation are not common effects.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client about her current pain status. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to determine the quality of the client's pain?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking what pain feels like identifies its quality (e.g., burning, stabbing). Rating, consistency, and presence assess intensity, change, or existence.
Question 5 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.