ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 a common symptom of hypokalemia (3.2 mEq/L), affecting neuromuscular function.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching about disease prevention with an older adult client. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse recommend to the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for adults 65 and older to prevent pneumococcal disease, which poses significant risks in this age group.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a coronary artery bypass graft and has a prescription for propranolol. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Propranolol, a beta-blocker, can cause hypotension by reducing heart rate and cardiac output, requiring careful monitoring.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been receiving epoetin alfa in preparation for a hip arthroplasty. Which of the following findings indicates that the medication has been effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An increased hemoglobin level (11 g/dL) indicates epoetin alfa's effectiveness in stimulating red blood cell production.
Question 5 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, providing insight into its nature, such as sharp or burning.