ATI LPN
ATI LPN 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 a bladder infection (UTI) in older adults, often presenting as confusion rather than typical urinary symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the transfer of a client from a medical-surgical unit to an intensive care unit following a change in status. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the transfer documentation?
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Medications, primary problem, and dressing schedules are critical for continuity of care in the ICU; family visits and old vital signs are less relevant.
Question 3 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: D
Rationale: Warmth is a classic sign of deep-vein thrombosis due to inflammation and blood flow changes in the affected area.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client about her current pain status. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to determine the quality of the client's pain?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking 'What does your pain feel like?' assesses the quality (e.g., sharp, dull), a key component of pain assessment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to discontinue a client's intravenous infusion. Identify the sequence the nurse should follow to remove the IV catheter.
Correct Answer: B,E,C,A,D
Rationale: The sequence is: hand hygiene, remove dressing/tape, clamp tubing, apply pressure, withdraw catheter-ensuring safety and preventing bleeding.