ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical surgical 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia following a stroke. The nurse should recommend a referral to which of the following members of the interdisciplinary team?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A speech therapist (
B) specializes in managing dysphagia, aiding swallowing post-stroke.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has developed an infectious wound with foul-smelling drainage. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A private room (
D) isolates the infection and manages odor, making it the appropriate care plan action.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for sublingual nitroglycerin for unstable angina. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking a second tablet after 5 minutes (
D) is correct if pain persists, per nitroglycerin protocol.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is postoperative following a tympanoplasty. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Closing the mouth when sneezing (
D) prevents pressure changes that could disrupt ear healing.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the partner of a client who has contact precautions in place for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Which of the following statements by the client's partner indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Washing hands upon leaving (
D) prevents MRSA spread, showing the partner understands contact precautions.