ATI LPN
ATI LPN Medical Surgical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who is one day postoperative. The nurse should recognize which of the following findings is a manifestation of atelectasis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dyspnea is a hallmark of atelectasis, which involves lung collapse, impairing gas exchange and causing breathing difficulty.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports feeling anxious about abdominal surgery the next day. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging verbalization allows the client to express fears, enabling the nurse to provide targeted support and reduce anxiety.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the client's medical record and notices a family history of malignant hyperthermia. In which of the following sections of the SBAR communication tool should the nurse include this information when completing handoff to the surgical team?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Background section includes relevant medical history, such as family history of malignant hyperthermia, critical for anesthesia planning.
Question 4 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: B
Rationale: Nitroglycerin dilates coronary arteries, increasing blood flow and oxygen to the heart, relieving angina symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse withdraws morphine 2 mg from a vial that contains 4 mg/mL to inject IM for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take for wasting the excess medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A second nurse should witness the disposal of excess controlled substances like morphine to ensure compliance and prevent diversion.