ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory values of a client who has severe dyspnea. Which of the following laboratory values indicates heart failure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An elevated brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) level (275 pg/mL) indicates heart failure, as BNP is released by the heart under stress from increased pressure or volume overload, unlike normal electrolyte levels.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is transporting a client who has pneumonia and is on droplet precautions to radiology. Which of the following safety measures should the nurse take while transporting the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client wearing a mask prevents droplet spread of pneumonia during transport, per CDC guidelines.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who has botulism poisoning. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring for muscle paralysis is critical in botulism, as the toxin causes flaccid paralysis, affecting respiratory function.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a cholecystectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote respiratory function?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging the use of an incentive spirometer promotes lung expansion and prevents atelectasis, improving respiratory function post-cholecystectomy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse on the oncology unit is evaluating a client's response after receiving a dose of aprepitant. Which of the following therapeutic effects should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aprepitant is an antiemetic, so absence of nausea indicates its therapeutic effect in preventing chemotherapy-induced nausea.