ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed a beta-blocker for hypertension. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to report?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bradycardia is a serious adverse effect of beta-blockers, requiring reporting to adjust treatment and prevent complications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Citrus fruits can exacerbate GERD by increasing acid reflux, so avoiding them is a key dietary recommendation.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous heparin infusion. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heparin's anticoagulant effect is monitored via aPTT, which assesses clotting time and ensures therapeutic dosing.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching about adverse effects with a client who is starting to take captopril. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Captopril, an ACE inhibitor, can cause a persistent cough due to bradykinin accumulation, which should be reported to the provider.