ATI LPN
ATI LPN Level 3 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who requires bed rest and has developed thrombophlebitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect when examining the client's leg?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Edema is a common finding with thrombophlebitis due to venous inflammation and obstruction of blood flow, which leads to fluid accumulation in the affected limb.
Question 2 of 5
Following admission, a client with a vascular occlusion of the right lower extremity calls the nurse and reports difficulty sleeping because of cold feet. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse take to promote the client's comfort?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Obtain a pair of slipper socks for the client. This is an appropriate action. Slipper socks can provide warmth and help improve circulation, promoting comfort.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about the prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) with a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Place sequential compression devices bilaterally. Sequential compression devices (SCDs) help promote venous return and prevent venous stasis, thereby reducing the risk of DVT.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client following surgery who has antiembolism stockings in place. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The stockings prevent venous stasis. Antiembolism stockings help prevent venous stasis by promoting venous return from the legs to the heart, which helps reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is newly-admitted and has angina. The client asks the nurse, 'Why am I taking nitroglycerin?' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nitroglycerin dilates cardiac blood vessels to deliver more oxygen to the heart. Nitroglycerin works by dilating the coronary arteries, increasing blood flow and oxygen delivery to the heart muscle, thereby reducing angina.