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 collecting data from a client who is experiencing opioid toxicity. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypotension is expected in opioid toxicity due to central nervous system depression, affecting cardiovascular function.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is 24 hr postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sitting in a straight-backed chair maintains proper hip alignment and prevents excessive flexion or rotation, reducing the risk of prosthesis dislocation post-hip arthroplasty.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an urgent care facility is collecting data from a client who was stung by a wasp. Which of the following findings indicates the client is experiencing anaphylaxis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Difficulty swallowing indicates anaphylaxis due to throat swelling, a life-threatening airway obstruction requiring urgent intervention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about liquid iron supplements with a client who has anemia. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking iron supplements between meals maximizes absorption, as food can interfere with iron uptake.