ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with preoperative teaching for a client. Which of the following outcomes should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Preoperative teaching reduces postoperative anxiety by preparing the client for what to expect, improving recovery outcomes. It does not increase pain, reduce respiratory function, or extend hospital stays.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for simvastatin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Simvastatin can cause myopathy, so clients should monitor for muscle pain. Grapefruit juice increases drug levels, potassium is unrelated, and evening dosing is preferred.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has pneumonia and is experiencing acute respiratory acidosis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreased level of consciousness is a key manifestation of acute respiratory acidosis due to hypercapnia's effect on the central nervous system.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about National Patient safety Goals (NPSGS). Which of the following goals should the nurse include? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: NPSGs include correct client identification (
A), preventing infections like CAUTIs (
C), and improving staff communication (
D). Health promotion and job satisfaction are not specific NPSG goals.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with preoperative teaching for a client. Which of the following outcomes should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Preoperative teaching reduces postoperative anxiety by preparing the client for what to expect, improving recovery outcomes. It does not increase pain, reduce respiratory function, or extend hospital stays.