ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN 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 expected in hypokalemia (3.2 mEq/L), as low potassium impairs neuromuscular function.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse enters a client's room and sees smoke coming from the trash can next to the client's bed. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Removing the client from the room prioritizes their safety, protecting them from smoke inhalation or burns.
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 diabetes mellitus and a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Storing insulin glargine in the refrigerator maintains its stability, indicating proper understanding of storage instructions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in hospice care who is dying. The client's partner expresses concern that the client is sleeping more than in the previous week. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sitting quietly near the bedside offers emotional support and acknowledges the partner's concern, aligning with the comfort-focused goals of hospice care.