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 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 a colonoscopy reduces anxiety and pain, and informing the client prepares them for the procedure.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an urgent care facility is collecting data from a client who was stung by a wasp. Which of the following findings indicates the client is experiencing anaphylaxis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Difficulty swallowing indicates anaphylaxis due to throat swelling, a life-threatening airway obstruction requiring urgent intervention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has disuse syndrome following cast removal from a lower extremity. Which of the following referrals should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An occupational therapist helps restore function and mobility, addressing disuse syndrome through targeted rehabilitation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who had an abdominal hysterectomy 2 days ago. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking a shower prevents infection at the incision site, promoting healing post-hysterectomy.
Question 5 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: D
Rationale: Propranolol is contraindicated in asthma, as it can trigger bronchospasm by blocking beta receptors in the lungs.