ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical surgical 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has Cushing's syndrome. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Easy bruising (
B) is expected in Cushing's syndrome due to fragile skin from excess cortisol.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who has thrombocytopenia. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking for ecchymosis (
A) is appropriate for thrombocytopenia to monitor for bruising due to low platelets, unlike the other options which increase bleeding or infection risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who had a long arm cast applied 2 hours ago. Which of the following findings of the affected extremity should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cool fingers (
C) suggest impaired circulation, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has cardiomyopathy and is experiencing sensory overload. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Breaking care into small sessions (
D) reduces stimulation, helping manage sensory overload in cardiomyopathy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse who is caring for a client with AIDS. The nurse should instruct the newly licensed nurse to clean spills of the client's blood with a solution of water and which of the following cleaning agents?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bleach (
A) effectively disinfects blood spills, essential for AIDS infection control.