ATI LPN
PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is experiencing opioid toxicity. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypotension is a sign of opioid toxicity due to central nervous system depression affecting cardiac output.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is to receive a transfusion of packed red blood cells (PRBCs). Which of the following solutions should be administered with PRBCs?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride) is compatible with PRBCs, preventing hemolysis or clotting.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is 24 hr postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sitting in a straight-backed chair prevents flexion contractures and promotes healing.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the ABG values of a client who has pneumonia. Which of the following findings indicates the client is developing respiratory acidosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated PaCO2 above 45 mmHg indicates respiratory acidosis due to impaired CO2 elimination.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hand tremors are a common sign of alcohol withdrawal due to nervous system irritability.