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: Aligning the knee with the CPM frame joint optimizes motion and healing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has right-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lower-extremity edema is a hallmark of right-sided heart failure due to venous congestion.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client has a bladder infection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Changed mental status is a common sign of urinary tract infection in older adults.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for a sigmoidoscopy. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The knee-chest position allows optimal visualization of the sigmoid colon during the procedure.
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.