ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the results of laboratory screenings for a 9-month-old infant. Which of the following results should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A lead level of 18 mcg/dL is elevated (>5 mcg/dL per CD
C), requiring reporting due to risks of developmental delays.
Question 2 of 5
While a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal tube, the high-pressure alarm on the ventilator sounds. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A high-pressure alarm indicates an airway obstruction, so suctioning the airway is the first action to clear potential blockages.
Question 3 of 5
A school nurse is using the Weber's test to check a child's hearing acuity. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Placing the tuning fork on the head tests sound lateralization, identifying hearing loss in Weber's test.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client to the medical-surgical unit. The Patient Self-Determination Act requires the nurse to perform which of the following actions during the admission process?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Documenting advance directives ensures providers respect the client's treatment preferences, as required by the Patient Self-Determination Act.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for metformin extended-release tablets. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Extended-release metformin must not be crushed to ensure proper drug release, per administration guidelines.