ATI LPN
ATI PN medical surgical exam 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse at an urgent care clinic is contributing to the plan of care for a client following a near drowning while attempting to walk across a frozen pond. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Replacing wet clothing with warmed blankets is critical to prevent hypothermia after a near-drowning incident.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has gastroesophageal reflux (GERD). Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Eating six small meals reduces stomach pressure and acid reflux, aligning with GERD management.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has iron-deficiency anemia. Which of the following should the nurse monitor for the clinical manifestation of cheilosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cheilosis, cracks at the mouth corners, is a sign of iron-deficiency anemia due to impaired tissue integrity.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a client who has hemophilia and is bleeding from a small laceration on his arm. After applying a sterile dressing, which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Direct pressure is the next step to control bleeding in hemophilia, given the clotting deficiency.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy tube. Upon data collection, the nurse observes the client is restless and hears crackles in the lungs. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Suctioning clears secretions causing crackles and restlessness, improving airway patency.