ATI LPN
ATI LPN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who had a long arm cast applied 2 hr ago. Which of the following findings of the affected extremity should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increased pain may signal compartment syndrome, a medical emergency requiring immediate reporting.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as indicating the client has a bladder infection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Changed mental status is a common sign of urinary tract infection in older adults, often due to systemic effects.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a distal radius fracture with a short arm cast applied. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent neurovascular checks detect complications like compartment syndrome early in a casted extremity.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility is providing care for a client who has gastroesophageal reflux (GERD). Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ambulation promotes gastric emptying and reduces reflux, an effective non-pharmacologic intervention for GERD.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings indicates hyperglycemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Kussmaul respirations indicate metabolic acidosis, a complication of hyperglycemia in diabetes.