ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled to have a colonoscopy. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Moderate sedation during the colonoscopy reduces anxiety and pain, allowing the procedure to proceed comfortably.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a distal radius fracture with a short arm cast applied. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Performing neurovascular checks every 2 hours detects complications like compartment syndrome, ensuring timely intervention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting admission history data from a client who is in a semi-private room. Which of the following data is the priority for the nurse to address?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Recent tuberculosis exposure is a priority due to its contagious nature, requiring immediate isolation and testing to protect the client and others.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse enters a client's room and sees smoke coming from the trash can next to the client's bed. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Removing the client from the room ensures their immediate safety from smoke and fire exposure, following the RACE protocol.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is 24 hr postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sitting in a straight-backed chair maintains proper hip alignment and prevents excessive flexion, reducing the risk of prosthesis dislocation.