ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN 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: Aprepitant is an antiemetic, so absence of nausea indicates its therapeutic effect in preventing chemotherapy-induced nausea.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following should the nurse tell the client to expect during injection of the contrast medium?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A feeling of heat is a common sensation during contrast medium injection in cardiac catheterization due to vasodilation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who reports abdominal pain and has a history of appendicitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider as a priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A rigid, board-like abdomen indicates peritonitis, a life-threatening complication of appendicitis requiring immediate surgical intervention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who had an abdominal hysterectomy 2 days ago. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking a shower prevents infection at the incision site, promoting healing post-hysterectomy.
Question 5 of 5
A home health nurse is reinforcing teaching with an older adult client about safety precautions to take in the home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular furnace inspections prevent carbon monoxide poisoning and fire hazards, enhancing home safety for older adults.