ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client about her current pain status. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to determine the quality of the client's pain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking 'What does your pain feel like?' determines the quality of pain, such as whether it is sharp, dull, or burning, aiding in accurate assessment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has hypertension and a new prescription for propranolol. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication for taking propranolol?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Propranolol is contraindicated in asthma, as it can trigger bronchospasm by blocking beta receptors in the lungs.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who has constipation after receiving opioid medication for incisional pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Auscultating bowel sounds assesses bowel motility, guiding further interventions for opioid-induced constipation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has psoriasis. Which of the following treatment options should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Phototherapy reduces psoriasis symptoms by slowing skin cell growth and inflammation, making it an effective treatment option.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a cholecystectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote respiratory function?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging the use of an incentive spirometer promotes lung expansion and prevents atelectasis, improving respiratory function post-cholecystectomy.