ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a total knee replacement. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Swelling at the surgical site may indicate infection or hematoma, requiring prompt reporting. Other findings are within normal limits.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for surgical repair of a femur fracture and has a prescription for lorazepam preoperatively. Which of the following statements made by the client should indicate to the nurse that the medication has been effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Feeling sleepy indicates lorazepam's effectiveness in reducing preoperative anxiety. Dry mouth, numbness, and decreased appetite are not direct indicators.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing preoperative teaching to a client who is undergoing total hip replacement surgery. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using special antiseptic soap before surgery reduces infection risk, a key preoperative instruction.
Question 4 of 5
A charge nurse is discussing evidence-based practice (EBP) and the hierarchy of evidence with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following examples should the nurse provide when discussing Level I evidence?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Systematic reviews are Level I evidence, providing the highest level of evidence through comprehensive synthesis of studies. Expert opinions, websites, and qualitative studies are lower in the hierarchy.
Question 5 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.