ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client whose cardiac monitor suddenly displays ventricular tachycardia. Which of the following is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking for a pulse determines if the rhythm is perfusing, guiding further action.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for alendronate for the treatment of osteoporosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sitting upright prevents esophageal irritation, a common side effect of alendronate.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
Diagnostic Results
Intake and Output
Postoperative day 1, 0900:
Client admitted following surgical removal of an abdominal abscess. Client alert and oriented to person, place, and time. Lung sounds clear bilaterally. Skin warm and dry to touch. Capillary refill 2 seconds. Radial and pedal pulses 2+. Abdominal wound dressing dry and intact.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is continuing to assist in the care of the client. For each data collection finding, click to specify if the finding on postoperative day 1 is consistent with hypovolemic shock or pulmonary embolism. Each finding may support more than 1 disease process or none at all.
| Options | Hypovolemic Shock | Pulmonary Embolism |
|---|---|---|
| Heart rate | ||
| Respiratory effort | ||
| Pain | ||
| Blood pressure | ||
| Mentation |
Correct Answer:
Rationale: At 0900, findings are normal, not indicating hypovolemic shock or pulmonary embolism.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has partial-thickness burns on $50 \%$ of his body and is receiving total parenteral nutrition. The nurse should actively monitor the client for which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Total parenteral nutrition can cause hyperglycemia, requiring monitoring of serum glucose levels.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking diltiazem sustained-release tablets for hypertension. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sustained-release tablets must be swallowed whole to ensure proper drug release and effectiveness.