ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has heart failure and a new prescription for furosemide. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ringing in ears (tinnitus) is an adverse effect of furosemide, indicating potential ototoxicity, which requires immediate reporting.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving IV fluid therapy. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of fluid overload?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Distended neck veins indicate fluid overload, as excess volume increases venous pressure, a hallmark of hypervolemia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse on the oncology unit is evaluating a client's response after receiving a dose of aprepitant. Which of the following therapeutic effects should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aprepitant is an antiemetic, so absence of nausea indicates its therapeutic effect in preventing chemotherapy-induced nausea.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a distal radius fracture with a short arm cast applied. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent neurovascular checks detect complications like compartment syndrome, ensuring timely intervention.
Question 5 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 assesses bowel motility, guiding further interventions for opioid-induced constipation.