ATI LPN
PN ATI Learning System Medical Surgical Final Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is to receive a transfusion of packed red blood cells (RBCs). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Checking vital signs, verifying blood type with two nurses, and using filtered tubing ensure a safe transfusion.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has cancer and is scheduled to receive internal radiation therapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: A private room, cover gown, and proper disposal of implants minimize radiation exposure risks.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of hypoparathyroidism?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Involuntary muscle spasms indicate hypoparathyroidism due to hypocalcemia causing neuromuscular irritability.
Question 4 of 5
A home health nurse enters a client's home and finds a used insulin syringe, without a cap, on the table. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placing the syringe in a puncture-proof disposal container can prevent accidental injuries and infections, and comply with the local regulations for sharps disposal.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in an urgent care clinic is collecting data from a client who sustained a fall. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of a skull fracture?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clear fluid from the nares indicates a cerebrospinal fluid leak, a sign of a skull fracture.