ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following an appendectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Red streaks along the incision indicate possible cellulitis, a bacterial infection requiring prompt reporting to prevent complications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for a sigmoidoscopy. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The knee-chest position facilitates access to the sigmoid colon during a sigmoidoscopy, optimizing visualization.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a client who has hemophilia and is bleeding from a small laceration on his arm. After applying a sterile dressing, which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Maintaining direct pressure promotes clot formation in hemophilia, where clotting is impaired, to control bleeding effectively.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is performing tracheostomy care for a client who has a chronic tracheostomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allowing space for one finger under the tube ties ensures they are secure but not too tight, preventing skin breakdown or circulation issues, which is critical in tracheostomy care.
Question 5 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: Frequent neurovascular checks detect complications like compartment syndrome, ensuring timely intervention.