ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit for a client who has a herniated intervertebral disk. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adjusting the TENS unit to produce a tingling sensation ensures effective pain relief by blocking pain signals.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Covering the pad prevents burns or irritation by avoiding direct skin contact, ensuring safe application during peritoneal dialysis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has partial-thickness burns on 50% of his body and is receiving total parenteral nutrition. The nurse should actively monitor the client for which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Total parenteral nutrition can cause hyperglycemia due to high glucose content, requiring regular monitoring of serum glucose levels to manage potential complications.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is obtaining a medication history from a client who is to start taking nitroglycerin for chest discomfort with activity. Which of the following medications should the nurse instruct the client to avoid taking within 24 hours of using nitroglycerin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sildenafil can cause severe hypotension when taken with nitroglycerin, requiring avoidance within 24 hours to prevent life-threatening complications.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is transporting a client who has pneumonia and is on droplet precautions to radiology. Which of the following safety measures should the nurse take while transporting the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client wearing a mask prevents the spread of infectious respiratory droplets during transport, per droplet precaution guidelines.