ATI LPN
ATI LPN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a postoperative client who has developed malignant hyperthermia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A cooling blanket reduces the dangerously high body temperature characteristic of malignant hyperthermia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform tracheostomy care for a client. In which order should the nurse take the following steps?
Correct Answer: C,B,D,A
Rationale: Ensuring communication first maintains client comfort, followed by dressing removal, cleaning, and applying new ties.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings indicates hyperglycemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Kussmaul respirations indicate metabolic acidosis, a complication of hyperglycemia in diabetes.
Question 4 of 5
An occupational health nurse is interpreting the results of a tuberculin skin test for a group of clients who received the test 48 hr ago. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as having a positive test result?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An induration of 15 mm indicates a positive TB test, suggesting exposure or infection.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse enters a client's room and sees smoke coming from the bathroom. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Activating the fire alarm first ensures rapid response and safety per the RACE protocol (Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish).