ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical surgical 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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: Absence of nausea (
D) is the expected effect of aprepitant, an antiemetic used in oncology.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a postoperative client who has developed malignant hyperthermia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applying a cooling blanket (
A) is the correct action to reduce the dangerously elevated temperature in malignant hyperthermia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who has thrombocytopenia. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking for ecchymosis (
A) is appropriate for thrombocytopenia to monitor for bruising due to low platelets, unlike the other options which increase bleeding or infection risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia following a stroke. When assisting the client at mealtime, which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oral care before meals (
A) clears debris, reducing aspiration risk in dysphagia post-stroke.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving penicillin via intermittent IV bolus. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as a clinical manifestation of anaphylaxis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pruritus (
D) is a common early sign of anaphylaxis, an allergic reaction to penicillin.