ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has partial-thickness burns on $50 \%$ of his body and is receiving total parenteral nutrition. The nurse should actively monitor the client for which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Total parenteral nutrition can cause hyperglycemia, requiring monitoring of serum glucose levels.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a total knee arthroplasty and using a continuous passive motion (CPM) device. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aligning the knee with the CPM frame joint optimizes motion and healing.
Question 3 of 5
A home health nurse is assisting in the care of a client following a modified radical mastectomy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates effective coping?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wanting to view the surgical site shows acceptance and proactive coping.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is starting a bladder training program for the management of urinary incontinence. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Scheduled voiding trains the bladder to improve control and reduce incontinence.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 8 hr postoperative following abdominal surgery. The client's blood pressure is 94/56 mm Hg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increasing the IV flow rate addresses potential hypovolemia, a common postoperative cause of low blood pressure.