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 prescription for levothyroxine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking levothyroxine on an empty stomach ensures optimal absorption, improving its effectiveness in treating hypothyroidism.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in hospice care who is dying. The client's partner expresses concern that the client is sleeping more than in the previous week. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sitting quietly near the bedside offers emotional support and acknowledges the partner's concern, aligning with the comfort-focused goals of hospice care.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is recovering from gastroenteritis and is beginning oral intake. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lime ice popsicles are clear liquids that hydrate and soothe the stomach, suitable for initial oral intake post-gastroenteritis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has psoriasis. Which of the following treatment options should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Phototherapy reduces psoriasis symptoms by slowing skin cell growth and inflammation, making it an effective treatment option.