ATI LPN
ATI LPN Medical Surgical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who experiences anaphylactic shock in response to the administration of penicillin. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis, rapidly counteracting severe allergic reactions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative from abdominal surgery. The client reports discomfort from abdominal distension and flatus. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ambulation stimulates peristalsis, helping to relieve gas and distension.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and a new prescription for aspirin 650 mg orally every 6 hr. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects of aspirin therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspirin's antiplatelet effect increases bleeding risk, requiring monitoring for signs like bruising or bloody stools.
Question 4 of 5
This surgery is a more extensive procedure than a biopsy. It usually requires opening a body cavity to diagnose and to find out the extent of a disease process.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exploratory surgery assesses disease extent by opening a body cavity, unlike less invasive biopsies.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse withdraws morphine 2 mg from a vial that contains 4 mg/mL to inject IM for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take for wasting the excess medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A second nurse should witness the disposal of excess controlled substances like morphine to ensure compliance and prevent diversion.