ATI LPN
ATI LPN adult medical surgical 2023 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a closed-chest tube drainage system. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Replacing the unit when the drainage chamber is full ensures proper function and prevents complications, such as obstruction or infection, in a closed-chest tube system.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about breast self-examinations. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: It is normal for one breast to be slightly larger than the other, and this statement reflects an understanding of breast self-examination teaching.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for an older adult client who has a new prescription for transdermal clonidine. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clonidine can cause dry mouth as a common side effect, and advising the client about this is appropriate for the plan of care.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who is scheduled for a liver biopsy. Which of the following values should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A platelet count of 60,000/mm3 is significantly below the normal range, increasing the risk of bleeding during a liver biopsy, and should be reported to the provider.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the results of a client's fecal occult blood screening test. Which of the following findings from the client's history should the nurse identify as potentially causing a false-positive result?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ibuprofen, an NSAID, can irritate the gastrointestinal tract and cause minor bleeding, potentially leading to a false-positive fecal occult blood test result.