ATI LPN
ATI LPN Medical Surgical Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with preoperative teaching for a client. Which of the following outcomes should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preoperative teaching is aimed at reducing anxiety by informing the patient about what to expect during and after surgery. This helps to reduce fear and stress, which can contribute to better postoperative outcomes.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is returning to the medical-surgical unit following a procedure that required spinal anesthesia. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse the client is experiencing a complication related to the anesthesia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A headache, particularly a post-dural puncture headache, can be a complication of spinal anesthesia caused by a leak of cerebrospinal fluid at the puncture site.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer morphine 15 mg subcutaneously. The amount available is morphine injection 10 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 1.5
Rationale:
To calculate the volume: Volume (mL) = Dose (mg) / Concentration (mg/mL) = 15 mg / 10 mg/mL = 1.5 mL.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about causative risk factors for deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Which of the following should be included in the teaching? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Immobility, fractures, and estrogen therapy increase the risk of DVT by promoting blood stasis or clot formation. Atrial fibrillation is more associated with arterial clots, and anticoagulant therapy prevents DVT.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has just learned he will need exploratory surgery the next day. As the nurse contributes to the preoperative teaching plan, which of the following actions should she take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tailoring information to the client's understanding ensures effective communication, reduces anxiety, and supports informed decision-making.