ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the guardians of a newborn about measures to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Which of the following guardian statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding tobacco smoke reduces SIDS risk by protecting the newborn's respiratory function, unlike the other options which increase suffocation risks.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client to the medical-surgical unit. The Patient Self-Determination Act requires the nurse to perform which of the following actions during the admission process?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Documenting advance directives ensures client preferences are respected, as required by the Patient Self-Determination Act.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following a craniotomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clear drainage from a craniotomy site may indicate a cerebrospinal fluid leak, a serious complication requiring immediate reporting.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for sertraline to treat depression. For which of the following findings should the nurse instruct the client to monitor and report immediately as indicating serotonin syndrome?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Excessive sweating is a symptom of serotonin syndrome, a serious condition requiring immediate reporting when taking sertraline.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is teaching a client about the potential adverse effects of transcranial magnetic stimulation. The nurse tells the client that he might feel lightheaded, but that it should not affect his memory. The nurse is demonstrating which of the following ethical principles?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Veracity is shown by truthfully explaining lightheadedness as a side effect while clarifying no memory impact.