ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a total knee arthroplasty and using a continuous passive motion (CPM) device. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Proper alignment of the knee with the CPM frame joint ensures effective therapy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has gastroesophageal reflux (GERD). Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Six small meals reduce stomach acid reflux, aligning with GERD management.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
Laboratory Results
Diagnostic Results
Intake and Output
Postoperative day 1, 0900:
Client admitted following surgical removal of an abdominal abscess. Client alert and oriented to person, place, and time. Lung sounds clear bilaterally. Skin warm and dry to touch. Capillary refill 2 seconds. Radial and pedal pulses 2+. Abdominal wound dressing dry and intact.
Postoperative day 1, 2345:
Client is anxious and restless. Reports pain in chest. Lung sounds clear bilaterally. Respirations are rapid and shallow. Skin cool and moist. Capillary refill 4 seconds. Radial and pedal pulses 1+. Abdominal wound dressing dry and intact.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is continuing to assist in the care of the client. After reviewing the client's electronic medical record, which of the following actions should the nurse recommend to take? Select the 3 actions the nurse should recommend to take.
Correct Answer: A,E,F
Rationale: Frequent vital signs, additional IV access, and oxygen address deteriorating status and potential embolism.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client whose cardiac monitor suddenly displays ventricular tachycardia. Which of the following is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking for a pulse determines if the rhythm is perfusing, guiding further action.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about strategies to prevent hypertension. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Limiting sodium to 2,000 mg/day helps prevent hypertension by reducing fluid retention.