ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a client who has hemophilia and is bleeding from a small laceration on his arm. After applying a sterile dressing, which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Maintaining direct pressure promotes clot formation in hemophilia, where clotting is impaired, to control bleeding effectively.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has heart failure. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Allowing frequent rest periods reduces oxygen demand and cardiac workload, helping manage fatigue and dyspnea in heart failure, making it an appropriate intervention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is 24 hr postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sitting in a straight-backed chair maintains proper hip alignment and prevents excessive flexion or rotation, reducing the risk of prosthesis dislocation post-hip arthroplasty.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for enoxaparin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Injecting enoxaparin into subcutaneous tissue ensures proper absorption of the anticoagulant, minimizing bruising.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about strategies to prevent hypertension. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Consuming no more than 2,000 mg of sodium per day aligns with guidelines to reduce blood pressure, indicating understanding of hypertension prevention.