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 has a chest tube in place following a thoracotomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placing the drainage unit below the client's chest level can facilitate the drainage of air and fluid from the pleural space by gravity.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has gout and urolithiasis. The client asks how to prevent future uric acid stones. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Allopurinol, low-purine diet, and increased fluids reduce uric acid stone formation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to care for a group of clients after receiving change-of-shift report. From which of the following clients should the nurse collect data first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dyspnea in emphysema indicates respiratory distress, requiring immediate assessment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has thrombocytopenia and develops epistaxis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pinching the nose applies pressure to stop bleeding, suitable for thrombocytopenia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who has blepharitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The first step in the nursing process is assessment. Even with a diagnosis of blepharitis, the nurse must inspect the eyes to evaluate the current severity, presence of drainage (e.g., purulent vs. serous), redness, or signs of secondary infection (e.g., bacterial involvement). This informs subsequent interventions.