ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 7 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with triaging clients after a mass casualty event. Which of the following clients should the nurse attend to first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe respiratory stridor and deviated trachea indicate a life-threatening airway obstruction, requiring immediate intervention to secure the airway and prevent respiratory failure, which takes precedence over other conditions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who has pneumonia and requires chest percussion, vibration, and postural drainage. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to complete first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Auscultating lung fields first identifies congestion areas, guiding effective positioning and techniques for chest physiotherapy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing nutrition teaching for a client who has chronic kidney disease about limiting foods high in potassium. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Orange juice, watermelon, and bananas are high in potassium, which must be limited in CKD to prevent hyperkalemia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has recurrent kidney stones and a history of diabetes mellitus. The client is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram (IVP). The nurse should collect additional data about which of the following statements made by the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Metformin use prior to IVP raises lactic acidosis risk, necessitating further data to manage diabetes safely during the procedure.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a chest tube inserted for a pneumothorax. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taping chest tube connections ensures an airtight system, preventing air leaks and maintaining effective pneumothorax treatment.