ATI LPN
ATI PN adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving radiation therapy to treat throat cancer and reports a change in the taste of food. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Artificial saliva helps with dry mouth, improving taste perception post-radiation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is initiating the use of a continuous passive motion (CPM) device for a client following a total knee arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aligning joints ensures the CPM device moves the leg correctly and safely.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who had a bronchoscopy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Facial edema may indicate an allergic reaction or complication, requiring immediate reporting.
Extract:
Medical Administration Record, Diagnostic Results, Vital Signs, Progress Report
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure. After reviewing the findings above, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D, F
Rationale: Increased furosemide (
D) addresses fluid retention, and daily weighing (F) monitors heart failure status.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory values of a client who has severe dyspnea. Which of the following laboratory values indicates heart failure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated BNP (275 pg/mL) indicates heart failure, reflecting ventricular overload.