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 furosemide. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide causes potassium loss, risking hypokalemia. Sodium, calcium, and magnesium are less affected.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a craniotomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 30-degree head elevation reduces intracranial pressure post-craniotomy. Flat positioning increases pressure, headache checks are more frequent, and coughing risks pressure spikes.
Question 3 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: B
Rationale: Levothyroxine is best absorbed in the morning on an empty stomach. Meals, alternate-day dosing, and antacids reduce efficacy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oral care every 4 hours reduces bacterial growth, preventing pneumonia. Supine positioning increases risk, suctioning frequency varies, and humidification is needed.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a history of heart failure and is receiving a loop diuretic. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weight gain of 1 kg in 24 hours suggests fluid retention, worsening heart failure. Normal potassium, BP, and heart rate don't require reporting.