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 who has anemia and has a prescription for ferrous sulfate. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend that the client consume to increase the absorption of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Raw oranges, high in vitamin C, enhance iron absorption by reducing it to a more soluble form.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new ileostomy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Expecting a pale and dry stoma indicates a misunderstanding, as a healthy stoma should be pink and moist, signaling further teaching is needed.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who has constipation after receiving opioid medication for incisional pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Auscultating bowel sounds first assesses bowel motility, guiding subsequent interventions for opioid-induced constipation.
Question 4 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: B
Rationale: Respiratory depression is a hallmark of opioid toxicity, resulting from excessive stimulation of brain regions regulating breathing.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled to have a colonoscopy. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Moderate sedation during the colonoscopy reduces anxiety and pain, allowing the procedure to proceed comfortably.