ATI LPN
PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for digoxin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring potassium levels prevents digoxin toxicity, which is exacerbated by hypokalemia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hand tremors are a common sign of alcohol withdrawal due to nervous system irritability.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia and is experiencing confusion. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Holiday decorations provide familiar cues, reducing disorientation in dementia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about increasing her intake of fiber. Which of the following foods should the nurse encourage the client to eat?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pears are a high-fiber fruit that promotes digestive health, unlike cheese, eggs, or yogurt, which contain little to no fiber.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a generalized tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lorazepam IV can stop a seizure by enhancing GABA activity, reducing seizure duration.