ATI LPN
PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 24 hr postoperative following abdominal surgery. The client received an opioid analgesic 1hr 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: B
Rationale: Repositioning relieves discomfort at a low pain level without additional medication.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is 24 hr postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sitting in a straight-backed chair prevents flexion contractures and promotes healing.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has coronary artery disease and is to begin a low-fat diet. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fish, rich in omega-3s, supports heart health in a low-fat diet.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about foot care for a client who has diabetes. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cotton socks keep feet dry, reducing infection risk in diabetes.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 3 days postoperative following an ileostomy placement. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stoma retraction suggests complications like ischemia or obstruction.