ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who reports abdominal pain and has a history of appendicitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider as a priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A rigid, board-like abdomen indicates peritonitis, a life-threatening complication of appendicitis requiring immediate surgical intervention.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client who has a potassium level of 3.2 mEq/L. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Muscle weakness is expected in hypokalemia (3.2 mEq/L), as low potassium impairs neuromuscular function.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has an external fixation device in place to treat an open fracture of the tibia and fibula. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pain medication before pin care reduces discomfort, facilitating effective cleaning and infection prevention.