ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is observing an assistive personnel (AP) measure blood pressures from the right arms of a group of clients. The nurse should instruct the AP to measure the blood pressure in the left arm of which of the following clients?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Measuring blood pressure in the left arm avoids disrupting a right-sided PICC line, ensuring safety and accuracy.
Question 2 of 5
A case manager is performing a home visit for a client following a stroke. The client's partner is providing care in the home. The client's partner states that she sometimes feels exhausted. Which of the following referrals should the case manager recommend for the caregiver?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Respite care offers temporary relief, addressing caregiver exhaustion, unlike other options not focused on caregiver support.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a chest tube in place following thoracic surgery. Which of the following findings indicates a need for intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Absence of breath sounds on the affected side suggests a pneumothorax or tube dislodgement, requiring immediate intervention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a total knee replacement. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inability to flex the knee post-replacement may indicate complications like joint stiffness or infection, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a mastectomy. The client expresses feelings of sadness and loss. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Suggesting a support group validates the client's feelings and offers a constructive way to cope with emotional loss.