ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical surgical 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for an older adult client who has a new prescription for transdermal clonidine. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Advising about dry mouth (
D) is correct as it's a common side effect of clonidine, preparing the client for management.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about breast self-examinations. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Recognizing that one breast may be larger (
A) shows understanding of normal anatomy, a key teaching point.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a right radical mastectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent the development of lymphedema?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using the left arm (
A) avoids trauma to the right side, reducing lymphedema risk post-mastectomy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client has a bladder infection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Changed mental status (
C) is a common indicator of a bladder infection in older adults, often due to systemic effects.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetes mellitus about reducing the risk for a stroke. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Losing excess weight (
C) reduces stroke risk by improving cardiovascular health, indicating correct understanding.