ATI LPN
ATI PN adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 24 hours postoperative following abdominal surgery. The client received an opioid analgesic 1 hour ago and now reports a pain level of 2 on a scale of 0 to 10. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Repositioning can alleviate discomfort at a low pain level, preventing complications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a right radical mastectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent the development of lymphedema?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using the left arm for blood samples avoids pressure on the right arm's lymphatic channels, reducing lymphedema risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin 15,000 units every 12 hr subcutaneously to a client who weighs 80 kg, Available is 10,000 units/mL How many mL should the nurse administer with each dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 1.5
Rationale: Calculation: 15,000 units ÷ 10,000 units/mL = 1.5 mL per dose.
Question 4 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: B
Rationale: A low platelet count (60,000/mm) increases bleeding risk during a liver biopsy, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for propranolol for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Withholding propranolol if systolic blood pressure is below 90 mm Hg prevents hypotension, a critical safety measure.