ATI LPN
ATI PN medical surgical exam 2023 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: A
Rationale: The document does not list options, but a priority finding after a head injury would typically be a change in level of consciousness, indicating potential brain injury.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who had a bronchoscopy 12 hours ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inspiratory stridor indicates airway obstruction, a critical post-bronchoscopy complication requiring immediate reporting.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing bladder management instructions with a client who has urinary incontinence. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Scheduled voiding helps manage incontinence by training the bladder.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has anorexia related to AIDS. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor to confirm the client's nutritional intake is adequate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Albumin reflects nutritional status and protein intake, key in managing AIDS-related anorexia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Securing the catheter to the thigh prevents pulling and reduces infection risk.