ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for anaphylaxis due to bee stings. When reinforcing teaching about the use of an automatic epinephrine injector, which of the following actions is the priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Informing the client to seek medical attention after using the epinephrine injector is the priority because anaphylaxis is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate follow-up care to prevent complications or recurrence, as epinephrine's effects may wear off.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous bladder irrigation following a transurethral resection of the prostate. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cloudy urine with small clots may indicate infection or excessive bleeding, requiring prompt reporting to the provider.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled to have a colonoscopy. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Moderate sedation during a colonoscopy reduces anxiety and pain, and informing the client prepares them for the procedure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following should the nurse tell the client to expect during injection of the contrast medium?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A feeling of heat is a common sensation during contrast medium injection in cardiac catheterization due to vasodilation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a cholecystectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote respiratory function?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging the use of an incentive spirometer promotes lung expansion and prevents atelectasis, improving respiratory function post-cholecystectomy.