ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning postoperative care for a client who is scheduled for a thoracotomy with chest tube placement. Which of the following pieces of equipment should the nurse plan to have at the client's bedside?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A padded clamp is essential to occlude the chest tube during transport or system changes, preventing pneumothorax.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has major depressive disorder and is taking amitriptyline. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Amitriptyline, a tricyclic antidepressant, causes anticholinergic effects like blurred vision, which the nurse should identify as an adverse effect.
Question 3 of 5
A charge nurse observes smoke coming from a trash receptacle in the unit's waiting room. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Evacuating clients first ensures safety, following the RACE protocol for fire response.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for four children in an emergency department. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acute epiglottitis with drooling indicates a potential airway obstruction, requiring immediate assessment to prevent respiratory distress.