ATI LPN
ATI LPN Medical Surgical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports feeling anxious about abdominal surgery the next day. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging verbalization allows the client to express fears, enabling the nurse to provide targeted support and reduce anxiety.
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 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 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing preoperative teaching about pain management using a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) system with a client. Which of the following three statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Proactive PCA use, minimal overdose risk, and regular use for steady relief are key. Family members should not control the PCA, and additional medication is rarely needed.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who requests pain medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing pain location first ensures appropriate treatment is selected.