ATI LPN
ATI LPN Medical Surgical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is returning to the medical-surgical unit following a procedure that required spinal anesthesia. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse the client is experiencing a complication related to the anesthesia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A headache, particularly a post-dural puncture headache, can be a complication of spinal anesthesia caused by a leak of cerebrospinal fluid at the puncture site.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting in providing care for a client who has obstructive shock. Which of the following diagnoses should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cardiac tamponade causes obstructive shock by compressing the heart, reducing cardiac output.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting in providing care for a client who has multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). Which of the following actions is the priority when planning care for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Respecting the client's wishes, especially for end-of-life care, is critical in MODS to align care with their values.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer morphine 15 mg subcutaneously. The amount available is morphine injection 10 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 1.5
Rationale:
To calculate the volume: Volume (mL) = Dose (mg) / Concentration (mg/mL) = 15 mg / 10 mg/mL = 1.5 mL.