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 an acute asthma attack. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Albuterol relieves bronchospasm, the priority in asthma attacks. Supine positioning worsens breathing, peak flow follows treatment, and oxygen is secondary.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following an open cholecystectomy. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Green-brown drainage suggests bile leakage, a serious complication requiring reporting. Shoulder pain, moderate incisional pain, and a dry dressing are expected.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who had an ischemic stroke. Which of the following observations by the nurse indicates a need for an occupational therapy referral?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exhaustion during daily tasks like brushing teeth indicates a need for occupational therapy to improve function. Coughing, walking, and reading suggest other referrals.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on the oncology unit is evaluating a client's response after receiving a dose of aprepitant. Which of the following therapeutic effects should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aprepitant prevents chemotherapy-induced nausea. It doesn't affect dysrhythmias, pain, or dizziness.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for a sigmoidoscopy. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Knee-chest position allows optimal rectal access for sigmoidoscopy. Orthopneic aids breathing, Trendelenburg risks pressure, and prone is unsuitable.