ATI LPN
ATI LPN Medical Surgical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to help prevent an incisional infection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hand hygiene before dressing changes minimizes pathogen introduction, preventing infection.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer aspirin 650 mg PO. Available is aspirin 325 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: 650 mg ÷ 325 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing a young adult client who has a hearing impairment for surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Keeping hearing aids in supports communication and reduces anxiety during preoperative preparations.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is placed on supplemental oxygen for hypoxia. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings indicate the intervention was effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pink mucous membranes indicate adequate oxygenation, confirming effective oxygen therapy.