V1 ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is about to undergo a thoracentesis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the information?

A. I will have general anesthesia during the procedure. B. I will lie flat for 6 hours following the procedure. C. I will have a chest x-ray following the procedure D. I will breathe deeply through my nose during the procedure

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A post-thoracentesis chest x-ray checks for complications like pneumothorax.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is collecting data from a client who is postoperative and received hydromorphone 4 mg PO 15 min ago. The client tells the nurse, 'My pain level is still 8 on a 0 to 10 scale.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A. Contact the provider to prescribe more pain medication for the client. B. Teach the client relaxation techniques for the treatment of acute pain. C. Document the client's reaction to the administration of medication. D. Reevaluate the client's response to the medication in 30 min.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Reevaluating in 30 minutes assesses peak effect before escalating care.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who is postoperative following laser surgery for open-angle glaucoma. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the instructions?

A. I will take a stool softener to prevent constipation B. I will ask to work the night shift, so I will not be driving in bright sunlight C. I will need to use my eye drops for 1 year D. I will need to follow a low-protein diet

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Preventing constipation avoids straining, which can increase intraocular pressure.

Question 4 of 5

A client who has inoperable cancer tells the nurse that she does not want to pursue the recommended treatment. She asks if the provider can force her to have the treatment. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?

A. You have the right to refuse the recommended treatment plan B. We will have to tell your provider right away that you are considering this C. You have to consider the medical consequences of not treating this cancer D. In cases like yours, it is best to talk with your clergyperson before deciding this

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Clients have the legal right to refuse treatment, affirming autonomy.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse in the newborn nursery is collecting data about a newborn's Moro reflex. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to elicit this reflex?

A. Turn the newborn's head quickly to one side while they are sleeping. B. Place a finger in the newborn's palm. C. Clap hands after laying the newborn on a flat surface. D. Hold the newborn upright with one foot touching the crib surface.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Clapping elicits the Moro reflex, causing arm extension and abduction.

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