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 a new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applying ice packs during flare-ups reduces inflammation and pain in rheumatoid arthritis, aiding symptom management.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is obtaining a medication history from a client who is to start taking nitroglycerin for chest discomfort with activity. Which of the following medications should the nurse instruct the client to avoid taking within 24 hours of using nitroglycerin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sildenafil can cause severe hypotension when taken with nitroglycerin, necessitating avoidance within 24 hours.
Question 3 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: A hemoglobin of 11 g/dL indicates epoetin alfa's effectiveness in stimulating red blood cell production for anemia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has angina. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Notifying emergency response for sudden jaw pain shows understanding, as jaw pain can be a symptom of a heart attack, requiring immediate attention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who is undergoing a blood transfusion of packed RBCs. The nurse should recognize that which of the following findings indicates fluid overload?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dyspnea indicates fluid overload during a transfusion, as excess volume can lead to pulmonary congestion, requiring immediate action.