ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client who is receiving long-term NSAID therapy for rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following values should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An elevated BUN (40 mg/dL) suggests renal impairment, a potential NSAID side effect, requiring reporting to the provider.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following an appendectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Red streaks along the incision indicate possible cellulitis, a bacterial infection requiring prompt reporting to prevent complications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about liquid iron supplements with a client who has anemia. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking iron supplements between meals maximizes absorption, as food can interfere with iron uptake.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous bladder irrigation following a transurethral resection of the prostate. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cloudy urine with small clots may indicate infection or excessive bleeding, requiring prompt reporting to the provider.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for a lumbar puncture. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drinking extra fluids post-lumbar puncture helps replace cerebrospinal fluid and prevents headaches, a common complication.