ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class about using niacin to reduce LDL cholesterol. The nurse should include in the teaching that which of the following conditions is a contraindication for receiving this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Niacin is contraindicated in active liver disease due to hepatotoxicity risk, unlike other listed conditions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cleaning the meatus first reduces infection risk by eliminating bacteria before catheter insertion, per sterile technique.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class about using niacin to reduce LDL cholesterol. The nurse should include in the teaching that which of the following conditions is a contraindication for receiving this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Active liver disease is a contraindication for niacin due to the risk of liver damage, requiring careful monitoring.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is at 32 weeks of gestation and has severe preeclampsia. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping side rails up ensures safety for a client with severe preeclampsia, who is at risk for seizures or falls.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching about adverse effects with a client who is starting to take captopril. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Captopril, an ACE inhibitor, can cause a persistent cough due to bradykinin accumulation, which should be reported to the provider.