ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2019 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about the use of an incentive spirometer. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Holding breath for 3-5 seconds during incentive spirometry maximizes lung expansion. The mouthpiece should be in the mouth, exhalation is normal, and hand placement is unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has heart failure and a new prescription for a 2-g sodium diet. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lemon juice is a low-sodium flavoring suitable for a 2-g sodium diet. Canned vegetables, salt, and baking soda are high in sodium and should be avoided.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has toxoplasmosis and is HIV positive. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to gather data about toxoplasmosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Toxoplasmosis is transmitted via cat feces; asking about household cats assesses exposure risk, especially critical for immunocompromised clients like those with HIV.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has an ileostomy. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Loose stools are expected with an ileostomy due to bypassing the colon. Emptying the bag frequently, avoiding laxatives, and limiting high-fiber foods prevent complications.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an IV in the left forearm and whose infusion pump has alarmed several times. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Repositioning the arm addresses common infusion pump alarms caused by tubing occlusion from arm position, the most likely issue.