ATI LPN
ATI LPN Medical Surgical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for several clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which of the following client care situations requires the nurse to complete an incident report?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Missing personal property, like dentures, requires an incident report to document and address the loss.
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
A nurse is collecting data on a client who is one day postoperative. The nurse should recognize which of the following findings is a manifestation of atelectasis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dyspnea is a hallmark of atelectasis, which involves lung collapse, impairing gas exchange and causing breathing difficulty.
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 with the care of a client who has septic shock and is at risk for disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Which of the following nursing statements indicates an understanding of the condition?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: DIC involves excessive fibrinogen conversion to fibrin, causing clots and bleeding.