ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 7 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with end stage liver disease, cirrhosis, and ascites is scheduled for a paracentesis. Which of the following interventions can be anticipated related to care of this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Voiding before paracentesis reduces bladder puncture risk. Malignant hyperthermia, prone positioning, and prophylactic antibiotics are not standard for this procedure.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse at an outpatient surgery center is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client's partner following surgical removal of a cataract. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dark glasses protect the healing eye from bright light and UV rays post-cataract surgery, reducing discomfort and potential harm.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a left radical mastectomy. Which of the following client behaviors should alert the nurse that the client is having difficulty adjusting to the loss of her breast?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Refusing to look at the incision suggests difficulty accepting the body change, indicating potential body image issues or emotional distress.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse and the orientee are receiving a client from the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) following a Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple) procedure What statements by the orientee indicate that teaching has been effective regarding this type of patient? (Select All that Apply)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: The Whipple procedure is typically for pancreatic cancer (
A), causes malabsorption issues (
C), and has a long recovery (
D). It does not involve an ileostomy (
B).
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with triaging clients after a mass casualty event. Which of the following clients should the nurse attend to first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe respiratory stridor and deviated trachea indicate a life-threatening airway obstruction, requiring immediate intervention to secure the airway and prevent respiratory failure, which takes precedence over other conditions.