ATI LPN
ATI LPN Medical Surgical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports feeling anxious about abdominal surgery the next day. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging verbalization allows the client to express fears, enabling the nurse to provide targeted support and reduce anxiety.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer aspirin 650 mg PO. Available is aspirin 325 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: 650 mg ÷ 325 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.
Question 4 of 5
A client is about to undergo an elective surgical procedure. Which of the following is the role of the nurse providing preoperative care regarding informed consent?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse witnesses the signature to verify voluntary consent, while the physician handles explanations and obtaining consent.
Question 5 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.