ATI LPN
ATI LPN Medical Surgical Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse and a newly licensed nurse are providing care for a client who has distributive shock. How should the nurse explain the pathophysiology of distributive shock to the newly licensed nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Distributive shock involves systemic vasodilation, reducing vascular resistance and tissue perfusion.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting in providing care for a client who has obstructive shock. Which of the following diagnoses should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cardiac tamponade causes obstructive shock by compressing the heart, reducing cardiac output.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning to monitor a client for dehydration following several episodes of vomiting and an increase in the client's temperature. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is dehydrated?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevated urine specific gravity indicates concentrated urine, a sign of dehydration.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is newly-admitted and has angina. The client asks the nurse, 'Why am I taking nitroglycerin?' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nitroglycerin dilates coronary arteries, increasing blood flow and oxygen to the heart, relieving angina symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports feeling anxious about abdominal surgery the next day. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging verbalization allows the client to express fears, enabling the nurse to provide targeted support and reduce anxiety.