ATI LPN
ATI LPN Medical Surgical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an urgent care center is collecting data from a client who reports taking an excessive amount of aspirin. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of salicylism?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tinnitus is a hallmark of salicylism, indicating aspirin toxicity.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for several clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which of the following client care situations requires the nurse to complete an incident report?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Missing personal property, like dentures, requires an incident report to document and address the loss.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting in providing care for a client who has multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). Which of the following actions is the priority when planning care for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Respecting the client's wishes, especially for end-of-life care, is critical in MODS to align care with their values.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting in explaining the pathophysiology of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following statements by the nurse is accurate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: SIRS is driven by a cytokine storm, causing excessive inflammation and potential organ failure.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer morphine 15 mg subcutaneously. The amount available is morphine injection 10 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 1.5
Rationale:
To calculate the volume: Volume (mL) = Dose (mg) / Concentration (mg/mL) = 15 mg / 10 mg/mL = 1.5 mL.