ATI LPN
ATI PN adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's medical history to identify risk factors for osteoporosis. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings is a risk factor for developing osteoporosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Smoking cigarettes decreases bone density, a known risk factor for osteoporosis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for alendronate for the treatment of osteoporosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sitting upright for 30 to 60 minutes after taking alendronate prevents esophageal irritation and promotes absorption.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for a bronchoscopy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fasting before a bronchoscopy reduces aspiration risk, a key pre-procedure instruction.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has developed an infectious wound with foul-smelling drainage. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Discarding soiled supplies outside the room prevents the spread of infection.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 24 hours postoperative following abdominal surgery. The client received an opioid analgesic 1 hour ago and now reports a pain level of 2 on a scale of 0 to 10. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Repositioning can alleviate discomfort at a low pain level, preventing complications.