ATI LPN
ATI LPN adult medical surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who has aspiration pneumonia and hypoxia. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypoxia increases fall risk due to weakness or confusion, making fall precautions essential in aspiration pneumonia care.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is premenopausal. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate regarding breast self-examinations?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using small, circular motions in a vertical pattern is the correct technique for breast self-examination, making this an appropriate statement.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to undergo a bone marrow aspiration. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Holding pressure on the site post-procedure prevents bleeding, a standard part of bone marrow aspiration care.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse at an urgent care clinic is contributing to the plan of care for a client following a near drowning while attempting to walk across a frozen pond. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Replacing wet clothing with warmed blankets prevents hypothermia, a critical risk after a near-drowning incident.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who underwent a thyroidectomy 4 hr ago. Which of the following client findings indicates a complication of the procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tingling of the fingers suggests hypocalcemia due to parathyroid gland damage during thyroidectomy, a potential complication.