ATI LPN
ATI LPN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has peritonitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Absent bowel sounds indicate paralytic ileus, a common finding in peritonitis due to inflammation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform a blood glucose test. After performing hand hygiene and donning gloves, in which order should the nurse perform the following actions to obtain a capillary blood sample?
Correct Answer: D,B,E,A,C
Rationale: Cleansing, drying, piercing, squeezing, and applying blood ensures an accurate, uncontaminated sample.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia following a stroke. When assisting the client at mealtime, which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oral care before meals reduces aspiration risk by clearing debris, aiding safe swallowing.
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 reinforcing teaching with a client about breast self-examinations. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asymmetry in breast size is normal, indicating the client understands typical breast variations during self-examination teaching.