ATI LPN
ATI LPN adult medical surgical 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: D
Rationale: Asking 'What does your pain feel like?' assesses the quality (e.g., sharp, dull), a key component of 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?
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Medications, primary problem, and dressing schedules are critical for continuity of care in the ICU; family visits and old vital signs are less relevant.
Question 3 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: D
Rationale: Warmth is a classic sign of deep-vein thrombosis due to inflammation and blood flow changes in the affected area.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 6 hr postoperative following a bowel resection. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Difficulty staying awake 6 hours post-op suggests potential respiratory depression or neurological issues, a priority to report.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about meal planning with a client who has hypertension. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vinegar is low in sodium, unlike ketchup, bologna, or canned soup, aligning with hypertension dietary teaching.