ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking diltiazem sustained-release tablets for hypertension. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sustained-release tablets must be swallowed whole to ensure proper drug release and effectiveness.
Question 2 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: B
Rationale: Limiting fluid intake during meals reduces stomach distension, easing breathing in COPD clients.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has hypertension and a new prescription for propranolol. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication for taking propranolol?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Propranolol, a beta-blocker, is contraindicated in asthma due to the risk of bronchospasm.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving treatment for cancer and is experiencing stomatitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to help manage the condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cold items soothe the oral mucosa and reduce discomfort in stomatitis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for alendronate for the treatment of osteoporosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sitting upright prevents esophageal irritation, a common side effect of alendronate.