ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is preoperative for cataract removal. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cataract surgery involves replacing the cloudy lens with an artificial one, so the client's statement about lens replacement shows understanding.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing hypoglycemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering 15 g of oral glucose is the first action for hypoglycemia to rapidly raise blood sugar levels.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a chest tube in place following thoracic surgery. Which of the following findings indicates a need for intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Absence of breath sounds on the affected side suggests a pneumothorax or tube dislodgement, requiring immediate intervention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent dislocation of the prosthesis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping the legs abducted prevents adduction, which can dislocate the hip prosthesis post-arthroplasty.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is part of a task force planning to audit a facility's nursing units concerning adherence to hand-hygiene protocols. Which of the following steps should the task force take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Determining standards sets a benchmark for evaluating hand hygiene, guiding the audit process.