ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for sertraline to treat depression. For which of the following findings should the nurse instruct the client to monitor and report immediately as indicating serotonin syndrome?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Excessive sweating signals serotonin syndrome, a medical emergency, unlike common side effects like insomnia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed a diuretic for hypertension. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diuretics can cause dehydration, so monitoring for signs like dry mouth or dizziness is essential for safety.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for levothyroxine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking levothyroxine at the same time daily ensures consistent absorption and therapeutic levels for hypothyroidism management.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a carotid endarterectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor for as a sign of cranial nerve injury?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Difficulty swallowing indicates potential cranial nerve injury, a known complication post-carotid endarterectomy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the guardians of a newborn about measures to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Which of the following guardian statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding tobacco smoke reduces SIDS risk by protecting the newborn's respiratory function, unlike the other options which increase suffocation risks.