ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client has a bladder infection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Changed mental status is a common sign of urinary tract infection in older adults.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has Parkinson's disease. The client displays difficulty using utensils while eating at mealtime. For which of the following interdisciplinary team members should the nurse recommend a referral?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An occupational therapist helps with adaptive techniques for daily activities like eating.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about colorectal cancer. Which of the following risk factors should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ulcerative colitis increases colorectal cancer risk due to chronic inflammation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has partial-thickness burns on $50 \%$ of his body and is receiving total parenteral nutrition. The nurse should actively monitor the client for which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Total parenteral nutrition can cause hyperglycemia, requiring monitoring of serum glucose levels.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
Laboratory Results
Diagnostic Results
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.
Postoperative day 1, 2345:
Client is anxious and restless. Reports pain in chest. Lung sounds clear bilaterally. Respirations are rapid and shallow. Skin cool and moist. Capillary refill 4 seconds. Radial and pedal pulses 1+. Abdominal wound dressing dry and intact.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should anticipate a provider prescription for.
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Chest pain and poor perfusion suggest possible embolism or anemia; bumetanide addresses fluid overload, PRBCs treat anemia.