ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a young adult client who has testicular cancer and expresses concern about their sexual function following an orchiectomy of the involved testicle. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A single orchiectomy does not typically impair erectile function, addressing the client's concern accurately.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client whose cardiac monitor suddenly displays ventricular tachycardia. Which of the following is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking for a pulse determines if the rhythm is perfusing, guiding further action.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
Diagnostic Results
Intake and Output
Postoperative day 1, 0900:
Client admitted following surgical removal of an abdominal abscess. Client alert and oriented to person, place, and time. Lung sounds clear bilaterally. Skin warm and dry to touch. Capillary refill 2 seconds. Radial and pedal pulses 2+. Abdominal wound dressing dry and intact.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is continuing to assist in the care of the client. For each data collection finding, click to specify if the finding on postoperative day 1 is consistent with hypovolemic shock or pulmonary embolism. Each finding may support more than 1 disease process or none at all.
| Options | Hypovolemic Shock | Pulmonary Embolism |
|---|---|---|
| Heart rate | ||
| Respiratory effort | ||
| Pain | ||
| Blood pressure | ||
| Mentation |
Correct Answer:
Rationale: At 0900, findings are normal, not indicating hypovolemic shock or pulmonary embolism.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a right radical mastectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent the development of lymphedema?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using the unaffected arm prevents lymphatic overload and reduces lymphedema risk.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who had a bronchoscopy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Facial edema may indicate an allergic reaction or complication post-bronchoscopy, requiring provider attention.