ATI LPN
PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Waiting 2 hours before lying down reduces reflux by allowing gastric emptying.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is monitoring laboratory values for a client who is receiving hemodialysis and has a serum calcium level of 7.2 mg/dL. For which of the following should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low calcium (hypocalcemia) can cause a positive Chvostek's sign, indicating nerve irritability.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client following a coronary angiography. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated BUN (30 mg/dL) suggests renal impairment post-angiography, requiring attention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for propranolol for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Propranolol can lower blood pressure, so withholding it for systolic BP below 90 mm Hg prevents hypotension.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who had a bronchoscopy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Facial edema may indicate an allergic reaction or complication post-bronchoscopy.