ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting admission history data from a client who is in a semi-private room. Which of the following data is the priority for the nurse to address?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Recent tuberculosis exposure is the priority due to its contagious nature, requiring immediate isolation to protect the client and others.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client who is receiving long-term NSAID therapy for rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following values should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An elevated BUN (40 mg/dL) suggests renal impairment, a potential NSAID side effect, requiring reporting to the provider.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for a lumbar puncture. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drinking extra fluids post-lumbar puncture helps replace cerebrospinal fluid and prevents headaches, a common complication.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has osteoporosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking vitamin D supplements enhances calcium absorption, strengthening bones and reducing fracture risk in osteoporosis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for a metered-dose inhaler. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Shaking the inhaler three times ensures proper mixing of the medication, optimizing delivery during inhalation.