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 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.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who had a left hemispheric stroke. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A change in pupil size may indicate increased intracranial pressure, a life-threatening stroke complication requiring immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been receiving epoetin alfa in preparation for a hip arthroplasty. Which of the following findings indicates that the medication has been effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An increased hemoglobin level (11 g/dL) indicates epoetin alfa's effectiveness in stimulating red blood cell production.