ATI LPN
ATI PN adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is postoperative and has a deep vein thrombosis of the right calf. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bed rest prevents the clot from dislodging, reducing the risk of pulmonary embolism.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 24 hours postoperative following abdominal surgery. The client received an opioid analgesic 1 hour ago and now reports a pain level of 2 on a scale of 0 to 10. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Repositioning can alleviate discomfort at a low pain level, preventing complications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following an appendectomy. Which of the following information should the nurse include when documenting in the electronic medical record?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Documenting a dry, non-red wound provides specific evidence of the surgical site's condition.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who had a bronchoscopy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Facial edema may indicate an allergic reaction or complication, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to undergo an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). Which of the following actions should the nurse take in preparation for the procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ensuring signed consent is critical to confirm the client's agreement to the EGD procedure.