ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has right-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lower-extremity edema is a hallmark of right-sided heart failure due to venous congestion.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about dietary modifications to help control blood pressure with a client who has hypertension. Which of the following food choices by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Broiled cod with broccoli is low in sodium, aiding blood pressure control.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking diltiazem sustained-release tablets for hypertension. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sustained-release tablets must be swallowed whole to ensure proper drug release and effectiveness.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a total knee arthroplasty and using a continuous passive motion (CPM) device. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Proper alignment of the knee with the CPM frame joint ensures effective therapy.
Extract:
Medical History.
Vital Signs
Nurses' Notes
Cerebrovascular accident 2 years ago Coronary artery disease
Hypertension
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the client's medical record. After reviewing the medical record, which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? For each potential provider's prescription, click to specify if the potential prescription is anticipated, nonessential, or contraindicated for the client.
| Options | Anticipated | Non-essential | Contraindicated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assist the client to the bathroom. | |||
| Initiate seizure precautions. | |||
| Record GCS every $15 \mathrm{~min}$ for the first $4 \mathrm{hr}$. | |||
| Elevate the head of the bed | |||
| Keep the client's head in midline position | |||
| Encourage the client to cough | |||
| Decrease oxygen to $1.5 \mathrm{~L} / \mathrm{min}$ via nasal cannula |
Correct Answer: A: Anticipated, B: Non-essential, C: Non-essential, D: Anticipated, E: Anticipated, F: Non-essential, G: Contraindicated
Rationale: A, D, E are anticipated to support mobility, reduce ICP, and maintain alignment post-CVA; G is contraindicated without specific oxygen needs assessed.