ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for spironolactone. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic, so monitoring serum potassium prevents hyperkalemia, a potential adverse effect.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous bladder irrigation following a transurethral resection of the prostate. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cloudy urine with small clots may indicate infection or excessive bleeding, requiring prompt reporting to the provider.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who has constipation after receiving opioid medication for incisional pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Auscultating bowel sounds assesses bowel motility, guiding further interventions for opioid-induced constipation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for levothyroxine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking levothyroxine on an empty stomach ensures optimal absorption, improving its effectiveness in treating hypothyroidism.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data about immunizations from a 65-year-old client who has no identified risk factors for disease. The nurse should identify the client's need for which of the following immunizations?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The herpes zoster vaccine is recommended for adults 60 and older to prevent shingles, a common concern in this age group.