ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals 2023 NS117 Winter 2023 Monroe College NY PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about adverse effects of medications. The nurse should include that which of the following medications can cause constipation?
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Iron supplements, anticholinergics, and opioids reduce GI motility, leading to constipation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about elimination with an adolescent who is paralyzed from the waist down following a spinal cord injury. Which of the following statements by the adolescent indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using a suppository every night indicates a dependence on laxatives and a lack of bowel training, suggesting the need for further education on establishing a natural bowel routine.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has had diarrhea for several days. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dehydration results from fluid and electrolyte loss due to diarrhea, causing symptoms like dry mouth and decreased urine output.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has constipation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adding fluid and fiber to the diet helps soften the stool, increase bulk, and stimulate peristalsis, making it the best non-pharmacological intervention for constipation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has diarrhea. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of hypokalemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Muscle weakness occurs in hypokalemia due to potassium's role in muscle function, disrupted by low levels.