ATI RN
ATI RN Custom Nursing 221 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports a throbbing headache after a lumbar puncture. Which of the following actions is most likely to facilitate resolution of the headache?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increasing fluid intake replaces cerebrospinal fluid, alleviating headache.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 hr postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) gland. Which of the following assessments should the nurse view to be an indication of a postoperative complication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Burgundy-colored urine indicates potential bleeding post-TURP.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse enters a client's room and finds the client on the floor having a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing the client on his side prevents aspiration during a seizure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following cataract surgery. Which of the following comments from the client should the nurse report to the client's provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe pain could indicate complications like increased intraocular pressure or infection.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client who has AIDS for discharge. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the discharge instructions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Good cleaning practices prevent infection spread in AIDS patients.