ATI LPN
ATI LPN Level 3 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports an area of redness, warmth, tenderness and pain in the right calf. Which of the following actions should the nurse anticipate when notifying the provider of this finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Arrange for a venous duplex ultrasound. A venous duplex ultrasound is the standard diagnostic test used to confirm DVT. It visualizes the veins and assesses blood flow, helping to detect the presence of a clot.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching regarding diet to a client who has had a myocardial infarction. Which of the following diet choices by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Baked turkey and salad: This is a healthy choice, as baked turkey is low in fat, and a salad provides nutrients without excessive fat or cholesterol, supporting heart health.
Question 3 of 5
An emergency department nurse is collecting information from a client who has stable vital signs when their other client begins to report chest pain. Which of the following should be the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ask another nurse to assess the client who reports chest pain. The priority is to ensure that the client reporting chest pain is assessed immediately. Delegating this task to another nurse allows prompt care for the client with potential cardiac issues while ensuring that the first client continues to receive care.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse at a provider's office receives a telephone call from a client who reports nausea and has unrelieved chest pain after taking a nitroglycerin tablet 5 min ago. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Instruct the client to call 911. Chest pain unrelieved by nitroglycerin is a sign of a possible myocardial infarction, which is a medical emergency. The client should call 911 immediately to receive urgent care.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about the prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) with a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Place sequential compression devices bilaterally. Sequential compression devices (SCDs) help promote venous return and prevent venous stasis, thereby reducing the risk of DVT.