ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a client who has hemophilia and is bleeding from a small laceration on his arm. After applying a sterile dressing, which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Maintaining direct pressure promotes clot formation in hemophilia, where clotting is impaired, to control bleeding effectively.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about strategies to prevent hypertension. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Consuming no more than 2,000 mg of sodium per day aligns with guidelines to reduce blood pressure, indicating understanding of hypertension prevention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a total thyroidectomy for hyperthyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A temperature of 39° C may indicate thyroid storm, a life-threatening condition requiring urgent intervention.