ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical surgical 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an assisted living facility is collecting data from an older adult client who fell in their room and hit their head on the dresser. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inability to stay awake (
B) is the priority as it suggests a serious head injury or concussion requiring immediate attention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting a provider with a client who is to undergo thoracentesis. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sitting upright leaning forward (
B) provides optimal access to the pleural space for thoracentesis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings indicates hyperglycemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Kussmaul respirations (
C) indicate hyperglycemia-induced metabolic acidosis in diabetes.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a sulfa allergy. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Celecoxib (
C) may cross-react with sulfa allergies, requiring clarification with the provider.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse working the night shift is caring for an older adult client who has dementia and is at risk for falls. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A motion sensor mat (
C) alerts staff to movement, preventing falls safely without restraint, aligning with dementia care.