ATI LPN
ATI LPN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has developed an infectious wound with foul-smelling drainage. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A private room minimizes infection spread and manages odor, benefiting both client and staff.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who has multiple sclerosis. Which of the following actions is the priority for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ensuring the client can access the call light addresses immediate safety and communication needs.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer warfarin to a client who has chronic atrial fibrillation. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor prior to administering the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: INR monitors warfarin's anticoagulant effect, critical for dosing adjustments in atrial fibrillation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as at risk for inner ear inflammation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Viral respiratory infections can spread to the inner ear, increasing the risk of inflammation like otitis media.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who has diabetes mellitus and a glucose level of 384 mg/dL (74 to 106 mg/dL). Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of metabolic acidosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased respiratory rate (Kussmaul breathing) compensates for metabolic acidosis in hyperglycemia.