ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical surgical 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a distal radius fracture with a short arm cast applied. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Neurovascular checks (
D) every 2 hours monitor circulation and nerve function post-cast.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing first aid for a client who has a minor burn on one hand. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: E (ibuprofen) for pain relief, though cool water (
B) is also standard for burns.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who is scheduled for a liver biopsy. Which of the following values should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Platelets at 60,000/mm³ (
C) are below normal, increasing bleeding risk during a liver biopsy, necessitating provider notification.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse who is caring for a client with AIDS. The nurse should instruct the newly licensed nurse to clean spills of the client's blood with a solution of water and which of the following cleaning agents?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bleach (
A) effectively disinfects blood spills, essential for AIDS infection control.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intermittent bolus enteral feedings through a jejunostomy tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevating the head (
C) for 1 hour post-feeding prevents aspiration, a key safety measure.