ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is performing a physical assessment of a newborn whose mother used cocaine throughout the pregnancy. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cocaine exposure causes newborn irritability due to withdrawal effects, unlike hypotonicity or other findings.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is part of a task force planning to audit a facility's nursing units concerning adherence to hand-hygiene protocols. Which of the following steps should the task force take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Determining accepted hand hygiene standards establishes a benchmark for the audit, guiding subsequent data collection and comparison.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed digoxin for heart failure. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Digoxin can cause bradycardia, so reporting a heart rate below 60 beats per minute is critical to prevent toxicity.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and has moderate to severe pain in multiple joints. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent rest periods help reduce fatigue, pain, and joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis, balancing activity and rest to maintain function.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who is unconscious and requires emergency medical procedures. The nurse is unable to locate members of the client's family to obtain consent. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In emergencies, implied consent allows the nurse to proceed with life-saving care for an unconscious client when family cannot be reached, ensuring timely intervention.