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 experiencing muscle spasms and has a new prescription for an aquathermia pad. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Covering the aquathermia pad prevents burns. Sterile water isn't needed, 45-minute application risks injury, and pins can puncture the pad.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about strategies to prevent hypertension. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Limiting sodium to 2,000 mg/day helps prevent hypertension. Fish intake, maintaining high BMI, and minimal exercise are less effective.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about heart disease prevention. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Maintaining blood pressure at 116/72 reduces heart disease risk. Whole milk increases saturated fat, raising LDL is harmful, and minimal exercise is insufficient.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has just had a central venous catheter placed via the right subclavian vein. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Immobilizing the right arm prevents catheter dislodgement. Trendelenburg, arm exercises, and coughing increase dislodgement risk.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit for a client who has a herniated intervertebral disk. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Adjusting the TENS unit to produce a tingling sensation indicates proper use for pain relief. It doesn't deliver medication, require charging, or need placement far from the pain site.