ATI LPN
ATI PN medical surgical exam 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is two days postoperative following abdominal surgery. The nurse auscultates hypoactive bowel sounds, and the client reports cramping abdominal pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Requesting NPO status prevents further irritation of the gut while hypoactive bowel sounds and pain are assessed.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse at a rehabilitation facility is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has had a below-the-knee amputation. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Peer support from another amputee can aid emotional adjustment and provide practical insights.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a 30-year-old client who is concerned about cervical cancer. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Current guidelines recommend Pap and HPV testing every 5 years for women aged 30-65, assuming normal results.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who underwent a thyroidectomy four hours ago. Which of the following client findings indicates a complication of the procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tingling of the fingers suggests hypocalcemia from parathyroid gland damage, a serious complication.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who had a bronchoscopy 12 hours ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inspiratory stridor indicates airway obstruction, a critical post-bronchoscopy complication requiring immediate reporting.