ATI LPN
ATI LPN Medical Surgical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a newly licensed nurse about anesthesia. The nurse should include that an epidural is an example of which of the following types of anesthesia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An epidural blocks sensation in a specific body region, characteristic of regional anesthesia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with preoperative teaching for a client. Which of the following outcomes should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preoperative teaching is aimed at reducing anxiety by informing the patient about what to expect during and after surgery. This helps to reduce fear and stress, which can contribute to better postoperative outcomes.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has just learned he will need exploratory surgery the next day. As the nurse contributes to the preoperative teaching plan, which of the following actions should she take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tailoring information to the client's understanding ensures effective communication, reduces anxiety, and supports informed decision-making.
Question 4 of 5
All of the following increase endorphin levels except
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Morphine mimics endorphins but does not increase their production, unlike the other activities.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to help prevent an incisional infection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hand hygiene before dressing changes minimizes pathogen introduction, preventing infection.