ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who had an abdominal hysterectomy 2 days ago. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking a shower prevents infection at the incision site, promoting healing post-hysterectomy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for levothyroxine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking levothyroxine on an empty stomach ensures optimal absorption, improving its effectiveness in treating hypothyroidism.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client about her current pain status. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to determine the quality of the client's pain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking 'What does your pain feel like?' determines the quality of pain, such as whether it is sharp, dull, or burning, aiding in accurate assessment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for a metered-dose inhaler. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Shaking the inhaler three times ensures proper mixing of the medication, optimizing delivery during inhalation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about infection control with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cleaning a blood spill with chlorine bleach disinfects surfaces, demonstrating proper infection control.