ATI LPN
ATI LPN adult medical surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client following a tonsillectomy who is alert and has an SpO2 of 93% on room air. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Placing the client in a semi-Fowler's position promotes airway clearance and comfort post-tonsillectomy, especially with an SpO2 of 93%.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
Laboratory Results
Provider Prescriptions
Day 1, 1000:
The client reports mid abdominal pain. Client reports pain as 7 on a scale of 0 to 10. The client states, "I haven't had a bowel movement in 4 days." The client states, "I also have vomited once or twice."
Physical Exam:
General: uncomfortable, grimacing
HEENT: dry mucous membranes
Cardiovascular: S1, S2, no murmur
Respiratory: bilateral breath sounds clear
Gastrointestinal: tenderness to palpation, high-pitched bowel sounds
Skin: no jaundice noted
Social history: drinks 1 to 2 glasses of wine daily. Client reports no tobacco use.
Day 1, 1100:
Morphine administered as prescribed. IV fluids with potassium supplements initiated. Nasogastric tube inserted into left nare and set to low wall suction.
Day 4, 1000:
Client reports that abdominal pain has decreased to 3 on a scale of 0 to 10. Client states, "I feel less nauseous today and haven't vomited since yesterday." Client reports having a small bowel movement early this morning.
Physical exam:
General: Appears more comfortable, not grimacing.
HEENT: Mucous membranes moist.
Cardiovascular: S1, S2, no murmur.
Respiratory: Bilateral breath sounds clear.
Gastrointestinal:
Mild tenderness to palpation.
Bowel sounds present and more regular, less high-pitched.
Skin: No jaundice noted, skin warm and dry.
The nurse continues to assist with the care of the client.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse continues to assist with the care of the client. Which of the following findings indicates that the client's condition has improved?
Correct Answer: D,E,F
Rationale: Decreased pain (from 7 to 3), reduced nausea, and more regular bowel sounds indicate improvement in the client's condition, likely due to resolution of obstruction.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has had severe diarrhea for the past 3 days and is now beginning solid foods. Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applesauce is gentle on the digestive system and helps firm stools, suitable for reintroducing solids after diarrhea.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a 30-year-old client who is concerned about cervical cancer. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For a 30-year-old, Pap and HPV testing every 5 years is recommended per current guidelines, making this the correct statement.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is transporting a client who has pneumonia and is on droplet precautions to radiology. Which of the following safety measures should the nurse take while transporting the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The client wearing a mask during transport prevents the spread of droplet pathogens, consistent with droplet precautions for pneumonia.