ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about strategies to prevent hypertension. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Consuming no more than 2,000 mg of sodium daily aligns with recommendations to lower blood pressure and prevent hypertension.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a total thyroidectomy for hyperthyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A temperature of 39°C may indicate thyroid storm, a life-threatening complication requiring urgent intervention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about testicular self-examination. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rolling the testes between the thumb and fingers allows detection of abnormalities, a key step in testicular self-examination.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client who has a potassium level of 3.2 mEq/L. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Muscle weakness is a common symptom of hypokalemia (3.2 mEq/L), affecting neuromuscular function.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has COPD and reports shortness of breath and little appetite. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Limiting fluid intake during meals prevents early fullness, allowing more room for nutrient-dense foods to support appetite in COPD.