ATI LPN
ATI LPN Medical Surgical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
Signs of Salicylate toxicity include all of the following except:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hepatotoxicity is not typical of salicylate toxicity, which commonly causes GI bleeding, confusion, and tinnitus.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is measuring the vital signs of a client he suspects has hypovolemic shock. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypovolemic shock causes low BP and high pulse rate as the body compensates for reduced blood volume.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting in explaining the pathophysiology of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following statements by the nurse is accurate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: SIRS is driven by a cytokine storm, causing excessive inflammation and potential organ failure.