ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy tube. Upon data collection, the nurse observes the client is restless and hears crackles in the lungs. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Suctioning removes secretions, improving ventilation and addressing restlessness and crackles in the lungs.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client who is receiving long-term NSAID therapy for rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following values should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An elevated BUN (40 mg/dL) suggests renal impairment, a potential NSAID side effect, requiring reporting to prevent further kidney damage.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has psoriasis. Which of the following treatment options should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Phototherapy reduces psoriasis symptoms by slowing skin cell growth and decreasing immune response, making it an effective treatment option.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has an external fixation device in place to treat an open fracture of the tibia and fibula. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering pain medication before pin care reduces discomfort, facilitating effective cleaning and infection prevention.
Question 5 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: D
Rationale: Performing neurovascular checks every 2 hours detects complications like compartment syndrome, ensuring timely intervention.