ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Med Surg 2020 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hr postoperative following an abdominal surgery and notes that the client's abdominal incision is open and the internal organs are protruding. After contacting the rapid response team, which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A moist saline dressing protects protruding organs, preventing damage until surgery. Vital signs, positioning, and bed elevation are secondary.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is transporting a client who has pneumonia and is on droplet precautions to radiology. Which of the following safety measures should the nurse take while transporting the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client wearing a mask contains droplets, preventing spread. Gowns and nurse masks aren't required unless close contact occurs.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the results of a client's fecal occult blood screening test. Which of the following findings from the client's history should the nurse identify as potentially causing a false-positive result?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ibuprofen can cause GI bleeding, leading to a false-positive fecal occult blood test. Breast cancer, citrus juice, and past hemorrhoidectomy don't affect results.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding contact sports reduces bleeding risk with warfarin. Spinach affects INR, ibuprofen increases bleeding, and doubling doses is unsafe.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has chronic kidney disease about dietary modifications. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Limiting potassium prevents hyperkalemia in kidney disease. Protein is restricted, dairy increases phosphorus, and grains don't address key restrictions.