ATI LPN
ATI PN adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform a sterile dressing change for a client who has a stage III pressure ulcer. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Offering pain medication beforehand helps manage discomfort during the dressing change.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an assistive personnel (AP) about a client who has pertussis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An N95 mask provides a higher level of respiratory protection compared to a simple face mask, filtering out at least 95% of airborne particles, including large respiratory droplets that can carry the pertussis bacteria.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a peripheral IV infusion and notes that the client's arm is edematous, cool, and tender at the catheter insertion site. Which of the following complications of IV therapy should the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Infiltration causes edema and coolness due to IV fluid leaking into surrounding tissue.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse has just received the morning change of shift report for four clients. Which of the following clients has the highest priority need?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low urine output (80 mL/8 hours) may indicate acute kidney injury, requiring urgent attention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for an older adult client who has a new prescription for transdermal clonidine. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Transdermal clonidine can cause dry mouth, and advising the client helps with awareness and management.