ATI LPN
ATI LPN adult medical surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has AIDS and has malnutrition. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A high-calorie diet addresses malnutrition in AIDS clients, supporting nutritional needs and immune function.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a newly placed colostomy. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse the client has accepted their new altered body image?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Participating in ostomy care demonstrates acceptance and adaptation to the altered body image.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a 30-year-old client who is concerned about cervical cancer. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For a 30-year-old, Pap and HPV testing every 5 years is recommended per current guidelines, making this the correct statement.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has gastroesophageal reflux (GERD). Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Eating six small meals reduces stomach pressure and reflux, indicating understanding of GERD management.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is in the emergency department (ED) following a ski accident.
Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
Diagnostic Results
Day 1:
Client brought to the emergency department (ED) following a fall that occurred while downhill skiing. Client states they fell when turning to avoid hitting another skier. Client reports feeling a severe, sudden pain of the right leg upon falling. Right leg was immobilized at the scene and the client transported to the ED.
Client states they were wearing a helmet while skiing. Client reports no headache or loss of consciousness.
Client reports pain as 10 on a scale of 0 to 10 to the right lower leg just below the knee and is unable to bear weight.
Right proximal tibia ecchymotic and swollen below the knee. Area is painful to touch. Open area noted on skin with bone visible. Right knee appears displaced. Left pedal pulses 3+, foot warm with intact movement and sensation. Right pedal pulses 1+, foot cool to palpation with minimal movement and reduced sensation.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is collecting data on the client. Which of the following findings require follow up?
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Right lower extremity findings (swelling, open wound), severe pain, and weak right pedal pulses indicate potential fracture or vascular compromise needing follow-up.