ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled to have a colonoscopy. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Moderate sedation is typically used during a colonoscopy for client comfort.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke and is experiencing dysphagia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when assisting the client to eat?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tilting the head forward facilitates safe swallowing in clients with dysphagia.
Question 3 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: B
Rationale: Low platelets (60,000/mm³) increase bleeding risk during a liver biopsy, requiring provider notification.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 8 hr postoperative following abdominal surgery. The client's blood pressure is 94/56 mm Hg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increasing the IV flow rate stabilizes blood pressure by addressing potential fluid loss.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
Laboratory Results
Diagnostic Results
Intake and Output
Postoperative day 1, 0900:
Client admitted following surgical removal of an abdominal abscess. Client alert and oriented to person, place, and time. Lung sounds clear bilaterally. Skin warm and dry to touch. Capillary refill 2 seconds. Radial and pedal pulses 2+. Abdominal wound dressing dry and intact.
Postoperative day 1, 2345:
Client is anxious and restless. Reports pain in chest. Lung sounds clear bilaterally. Respirations are rapid and shallow. Skin cool and moist. Capillary refill 4 seconds. Radial and pedal pulses 1+. Abdominal wound dressing dry and intact.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should anticipate a provider prescription for.
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Chest pain and poor perfusion suggest possible embolism or anemia; bumetanide addresses fluid overload, PRBCs treat anemia.