ATI LPN
PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about meal planning with a client who has hypertension. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vinegar is a low-sodium condiment suitable for hypertension, unlike high-sodium options like ketchup or canned soup.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the preparation of a client who is scheduled for a paracentesis. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client during the procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Leaning forward facilitates fluid drainage during paracentesis by shifting abdominal organs upward.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to undergo an esophagogastroduodenoscopy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take in preparation for the procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Signed consent ensures the client understands the procedure's risks and benefits.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of breast cancer and is scheduled to begin adjuvant chemotherapy. Which of the following information should the nurse include when reinforcing teaching with the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hair loss is a common side effect of chemotherapy that clients should anticipate.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is to receive a transfusion of packed red blood cells (PRBCs). Which of the following solutions should be administered with PRBCs?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride) is compatible with PRBCs, preventing hemolysis or clotting.