ATI LPN
ATI PN medical surgical exam 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client about her current pain status. Which of the following Questions should the nurse ask to determine the quality of the client's pain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking 'What does your pain feel like?' directly assesses the quality (e.g., sharp, dull) of the pain, which is essential for a comprehensive pain assessment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the transfer of a client from a medical-surgical unit to an intensive care unit following a change in status. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the transfer documentation? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Current medications and the primary health problem are critical for continuity of care in the ICU; other options are less relevant or outdated.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has herpes simplex virus type 2. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Herpes simplex virus type 2 can recur during stress due to immune system changes; the other statements are incorrect as the virus can still spread with treatment or without visible lesions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the transfer of a client from a medical-surgical unit to an intensive care unit following a change in status. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the transfer documentation? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Current medications and the primary health problem are essential for ICU care planning; other details are not immediately necessary.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative. For which of the following findings should the nurse suspect the client is experiencing a deep-vein thrombosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Warmth is a classic sign of deep-vein thrombosis due to inflammation and impaired blood flow; the other options are less specific.