ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
While a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal tube, the high-pressure alarm on the ventilator sounds. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A high-pressure alarm indicates an airway obstruction, so suctioning the airway is the first action to clear potential blockages.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse at an acute care facility is teaching a client about fall risk prevention strategies for use during their stay at the facility. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wearing a yellow wristband alerts staff to fall risk, enhancing safety during the hospital stay.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving chemotherapy and reports mouth sores. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rinsing with saline soothes mouth sores and prevents infection, a common chemotherapy side effect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing atrial fibrillation. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Amiodarone is commonly used to manage atrial fibrillation by stabilizing cardiac rhythm.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for fluoxetine. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fluoxetine, an SSRI, can cause weight loss, insomnia, and sexual dysfunction, requiring monitoring for these adverse effects.