ATI LPN
ATI LPN Medical Surgical Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who requests pain medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing pain location first ensures appropriate treatment is selected.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and a new prescription for aspirin 650 mg orally every 6 hr. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects of aspirin therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspirin's antiplatelet effect increases bleeding risk, requiring monitoring for signs like bruising or bloody stools.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing a young adult client who has a hearing impairment for surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Keeping hearing aids in supports communication and reduces anxiety during preoperative preparations.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client on the third day following abdominal surgery and assesses the absence of bowel sounds, abdominal distention, and the client passing no flatus. These findings indicate the client is experiencing which of the following postoperative complications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Paralytic ileus causes absent bowel sounds, distention, and no flatus due to halted intestinal motility.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the client's medical record and notices a family history of malignant hyperthermia. In which of the following sections of the SBAR communication tool should the nurse include this information when completing handoff to the surgical team?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Background section includes relevant medical history, such as family history of malignant hyperthermia, critical for anesthesia planning.