ATI LPN
ATI PN medical surgical exam 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who underwent a thyroidectomy four hours ago. Which of the following client findings indicates a complication of the procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tingling of the fingers suggests hypocalcemia from parathyroid gland damage, a serious complication.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative. For which of the following findings should the nurse suspect the client is experiencing a deep-vein thrombosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Warmth is a classic sign of deep-vein thrombosis due to inflammation and impaired blood flow; the other options are less specific.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting a client who has Parkinson's disease with selecting foods that are high in fiber to prevent constipation. Which of the following foods is highest in fiber?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Green peas have the highest fiber content among the options, aiding constipation prevention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving a transfusion of packed RBCs. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client should receive diphenhydramine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Urticaria (hives) is an allergic reaction that can occur during a blood transfusion, and diphenhydramine is an antihistamine used to treat such reactions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting a provider with a thoracentesis for a client who is experiencing respiratory distress. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A chest x-ray post-thoracentesis is standard to check for complications like pneumothorax.