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 anemia and has a prescription for ferrous sulfate. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend that the client consume to increase the absorption of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Raw oranges, high in vitamin C, enhance iron absorption, improving ferrous sulfate's effectiveness.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who has constipation after receiving opioid medication for incisional pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Auscultating bowel sounds assesses bowel motility, guiding further interventions for opioid-induced constipation.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit for a client who has a herniated intervertebral disk. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adjusting the TENS unit to produce a tingling sensation indicates proper use, blocking pain signals effectively.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who has botulism poisoning. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring for muscle paralysis is critical in botulism, as the toxin causes flaccid paralysis, affecting respiratory function.