ATI LPN
PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 8 hr postoperative following a left hip arthroplasty. Which of the following laboratory values indicates the nurse should notify the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low hemoglobin (8.6 g/dL) indicates anemia, likely from surgical blood loss.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a chest tube following thoracic surgery. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as an indication of a tension pneumothorax?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: No bubbling in the water seal chamber may indicate lung collapse, signaling tension pneumothorax.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for digoxin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring potassium levels prevents digoxin toxicity, which is exacerbated by hypokalemia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a closed head injury. Which of the following positions should the nurse place the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Semi-Fowler's position reduces intracranial pressure in head injuries.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the ABG values of a client who has pneumonia. Which of the following findings indicates the client is developing respiratory acidosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated PaCO2 above 45 mmHg indicates respiratory acidosis due to impaired CO2 elimination.