ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 8 hr postoperative following abdominal surgery. The client's blood pressure is 94/56 mm Hg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increasing the IV flow rate stabilizes blood pressure by addressing potential fluid loss.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
Intake and Output
Postoperative day 1, 0900:
Client admitted following surgical removal of an abdominal
abscess. Client alert and oriented to person, place, and
time. Lung sounds clear bilaterally. Skin warm and dry to
touch. Capillary refill 2 seconds. Radial and pedal pulses
2+. Abdominal wound dressing dry and intact.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is assisting in the care of a male client. Which of the following findings indicate a need for follow-up by the nurse? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,F,G
Rationale: Heart rate, blood pressure, and urinary output require follow-up to monitor for postoperative complications like hypovolemia.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a right radical mastectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent the development of lymphedema?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using the unaffected arm prevents lymphatic overload and reduces lymphedema risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a young adult client who has testicular cancer and expresses concern about their sexual function following an orchiectomy of the involved testicle. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A single orchiectomy does not typically impair erectile function, addressing the client's concern accurately.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who is scheduled for a liver biopsy. Which of the following values should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low platelets (60,000/mm³) increase bleeding risk during a liver biopsy, requiring provider notification.