ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical surgical 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform a sterile dressing change for a client who has a stage III pressure ulcer. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Offering pain medication (
B) is correct as it addresses discomfort from a stage III pressure ulcer dressing change, prioritizing client comfort.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has developed an infectious wound with foul-smelling drainage. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A private room (
D) isolates the infection and controls odor, appropriate for care planning.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving penicillin via intermittent IV bolus. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as a clinical manifestation of anaphylaxis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pruritus (
D) is a common early sign of anaphylaxis, an allergic reaction to penicillin.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled to undergo a bronchoscopy. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blood-tinged sputum (
D) is expected post-bronchoscopy due to airway irritation, showing understanding.