ATI LPN
ATI PN medical surgical exam 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who had a bronchoscopy 12 hours ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inspiratory stridor indicates airway obstruction, a critical post-bronchoscopy complication requiring immediate reporting.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative. For which of the following findings should the nurse suspect the client is experiencing a deep-vein thrombosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Warmth is a classic sign of deep-vein thrombosis due to inflammation and impaired blood flow; the other options are less specific.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer enoxaparin 1.5 mg/kg subcutaneously to a client who weighs 175 lb. How many mg should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 119
Rationale: Client weight is 175 lb = 79.55 kg (175 ÷ 2.2). Dose = 1.5 mg/kg × 79.55 kg = 119.325 mg, rounded to 119 mg.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the transfer of a client from a medical-surgical unit to an intensive care unit following a change in status. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the transfer documentation? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Current medications and the primary health problem are essential for ICU care planning; other details are not immediately necessary.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who requires contact precautions. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Keeping a dedicated stethoscope at the bedside prevents the spread of pathogens associated with contact precautions.