ATI LPN
PN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heart failure management hinges on detecting decompensation, where weight gain from fluid retention is a red flag. Sudden increases (e.g., 2-3 lbs overnight) signal worsening congestion, necessitating prompt provider action like diuretic adjustment. Activity tolerance reflects functional status but is subjective and less urgent unless acutely dropping. Chest x-ray results show pulmonary edema or cardiomegaly, but weight offers earlier, actionable data. Echocardiogram results assess heart function long-term, not immediate changes. Daily weight monitoring is a cornerstone of heart failure care fluid overload precedes symptoms like dyspnea, making it the priority to report. This aligns with clinical guidelines (e.g., ACC/AH
A), enabling timely intervention to prevent hospitalization or acute failure, emphasizing its critical role in ongoing assessment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an older adult client who is postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Waiting 6 weeks allows healing; ibuprofen may increase bleeding, tub baths risk infection, and driving depends on recovery.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intermittent bolus enteral feedings through a jejunostomy tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevating the head for 1 hour prevents aspiration, essential for jejunostomy feeding safety. Cold solutions, rotation, and large flushes are not recommended.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse is obtaining a sterile urine specimen from a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter. Identify the sequence the nurse should follow.
Correct Answer:
Rationale: Clamping allows urine to collect, wiping ensures sterility, aspirating collects the sample, transferring maintains sterility, and documenting completes the process.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who will undergo a colonoscopy the following week. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fasting except for water 12 hours prior ensures a clear colon for the colonoscopy. Enemas aren't standard, clear liquids are typically 24 hours, and polyp removal occurs during the procedure.