ATI LPN
PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an assistive personnel (AP) about a client who has pertussis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An N95 mask protects against pertussis's airborne droplets.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an intermittent enteral feeding to a client who has a nasogastric tube. Which of the following actions should be the priority for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the bed to 30° prevents aspiration, a critical safety concern during enteral feeding.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who has osteoarthritis. The client reports knee pain that worsens with activity. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Moist heat reduces pain and stiffness, aiding mobility in osteoarthritis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving radiation therapy to treat throat cancer and reports a change in the taste of food. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Artificial saliva moistens the mouth, improving taste altered by radiation.
Question 5 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.