ATI LPN
COPD Patient Care Question Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse explains an autograft to a client scheduled for excision of a skin tumor. The nurse knows the client understands the procedure when the client says, 'I will receive tissue from
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: My thigh' shows understanding of an autograft. It uses the client's own tissue, unlike tissue bank , pig , or synthetic . C aligns with definition, making it correct.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who has a long history of smoking and is suspected of having laryngeal cancer. Which symptom would the nurse expect to find during the assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hoarseness is expected in laryngeal cancer. Smoking irritates vocal cords, causing chronic hoarseness, a hallmark symptom per oncology. Dysphagia or ear pain occur later, nasal stuffiness is unrelated. B aligns with early presentation, making it the key finding.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who had abdominal surgery yesterday. Which finding should be of most concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Temperature of 100.8 F is most concerning post-abdominal surgery. It suggests early infection, needing investigation, per post-op risks. Nausea , minor drainage , and pain are expected. D signals potential complication, making it priority.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a suspected myocardial infarction is receiving thrombolytic therapy. Which finding should the nurse report immediately to the health care provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: BP drop to 90/60 mm Hg needs immediate reporting during thrombolytics. It suggests bleeding or shock, a life-threatening complication, per protocol. Persistent pain , PVCs , and SpO2 92% are less urgent. B prioritizes circulation, making it critical.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse entering the room of a postpartum mother observes the baby lying at the edge of the bed while the woman sits in a chair. The mother states 'This is not my baby, and I do not want it.' After repositioning the child safely, the nurse's best response is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: You seem upset; tell me what the pregnancy and birth were like for you' is best. It uses therapeutic communication to explore the mother's feelings, addressing potential postpartum depression or psychosis, per psychiatric nursing principles. Options A and B dismiss her emotions, risking escalation, while C ignores her distress with false reassurance. D fosters trust, assesses her mental state, and guides further intervention.