ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has fluid volume overload. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel (AP)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Measuring daily weight is a routine task suitable for delegation to an AP, providing data on fluid balance without requiring clinical judgment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a fracture repair. The client reports pain at the surgical site. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing the pain's characteristics first guides appropriate pain management and identifies potential complications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching about adverse effects with a client who is starting to take captopril. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Captopril, an ACE inhibitor, can cause a persistent cough due to bradykinin accumulation, which should be reported to the provider.
Question 4 of 5
A client is receiving IV fluids at 150 mL/hr. Which of the following findings indicates that the client is experiencing fluid overload?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dyspnea indicates fluid overload as excess fluid in the lungs impairs breathing, a key symptom to monitor.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching about how to suppress lactation with a client who is postpartum and bottle-feeding her newborn. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wearing a snug-fitting bra supports the breasts and helps suppress lactation by reducing stimulation, unlike other options that may stimulate milk production or cause dehydration.