ATI LPN
ATI LPN Medical Surgical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client during the immediate postoperative period following thoracic surgery. When administering an opioid analgesic for pain, the nurse should explain that the medication should have which of the following effects?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Opioids reduce pain, thereby alleviating anxiety and improving postoperative comfort.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing infection control practices for hand hygiene with a group of unit nurses. Which of the following information should the nurse reinforce in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Changing gloves between tasks prevents cross-contamination on the same client.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about how to use an incentive spirometer with a client. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inhaling 10 times per use maximizes lung expansion and prevents atelectasis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing preoperative teaching about pain management using a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) system with a client. Which of the following three statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Proactive PCA use, minimal overdose risk, and regular use for steady relief are key. Family members should not control the PCA, and additional medication is rarely needed.