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 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 causing restlessness and crackles, improving ventilation in a tracheostomy client.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data for an older adult client who has cystitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Hematuria, confusion, and dysuria are expected in cystitis, reflecting bladder inflammation and infection, especially in older adults.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been receiving epoetin alfa in preparation for a hip arthroplasty. Which of the following findings indicates that the medication has been effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A hemoglobin of 11 g/dL indicates epoetin alfa's effectiveness in stimulating red blood cell production for anemia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse enters a client's room and sees smoke coming from the trash can next to the client's bed. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Removing the client from the room prioritizes their safety, protecting them from smoke inhalation or burns.
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: Frequent neurovascular checks detect complications like compartment syndrome, ensuring timely intervention.