ATI LPN
ATI LPN Medical Surgical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is newly-admitted and has angina. The client asks the nurse, 'Why am I taking nitroglycerin?' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nitroglycerin dilates coronary arteries, increasing blood flow and oxygen to the heart, relieving angina symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has septic shock and is at risk for disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Which of the following nursing statements indicates an understanding of the condition?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: DIC involves excessive fibrinogen conversion to fibrin, causing clots and bleeding.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing infection control practices for hand hygiene with a group of unit nurses. Which of the following information should the nurse reinforce in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Changing gloves between tasks prevents cross-contamination on the same client.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an urgent care center is collecting data from a client who reports taking an excessive amount of aspirin. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of salicylism?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tinnitus is a hallmark of salicylism, indicating aspirin toxicity.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a newly licensed nurse about anesthesia. The nurse should include that an epidural is an example of which of the following types of anesthesia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An epidural blocks sensation in a specific body region, characteristic of regional anesthesia.