ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Med Surg 2020 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is recovering from gastroenteritis and is beginning oral intake. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lime ice popsicles are clear, hydrating, and stomach-friendly. Orange juice is acidic, and dairy-based soup and pudding may worsen symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who has botulism poisoning. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Botulism causes muscle paralysis, making monitoring for this symptom critical for early detection and intervention. Contact isolation is not needed, increased salivation is not typical, and clindamycin is not used for botulism treatment.
Question 3 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: B
Rationale: Levothyroxine is best absorbed in the morning on an empty stomach. Meals, alternate-day dosing, and antacids reduce efficacy.
Question 4 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: D
Rationale: Adjusting the TENS unit to produce a tingling sensation indicates proper use for pain relief. It doesn't deliver medication, require charging, or need placement far from the pain site.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is experiencing opioid toxicity. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Opioid toxicity causes respiratory depression and hypotension. Diaphoresis and chest pain are unrelated, and pupils constrict (miosis), not dilate.