ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse enters a client's room and sees smoke coming from the bathroom. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ensuring client safety by moving them to a safe area is the priority in a fire emergency.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has Parkinson's disease. The client displays difficulty using utensils while eating at mealtime. For which of the following interdisciplinary team members should the nurse recommend a referral?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An occupational therapist helps with adaptive techniques for daily activities like eating.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has peripheral arterial disease. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Walking improves circulation in peripheral arterial disease, enhancing blood flow.
Question 4 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.
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 is continuing to assist in the care of the client. After reviewing the client's electronic medical record, which of the following actions should the nurse recommend to take? Select the 3 actions the nurse should recommend to take.
Correct Answer: A,E,F
Rationale: Frequent vital signs, additional IV access, and oxygen address deteriorating status and potential embolism.