ATI LPN
PN ATI Learning System Medical Surgical Final Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has cancer and is scheduled to receive internal radiation therapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: A private room, cover gown, and proper disposal of implants minimize radiation exposure risks.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has thrombocytopenia due to chemotherapy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding IM injections can prevent bleeding and hematoma formation in the client who has low platelet count and impaired clotting.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to care for a group of clients after receiving change-of-shift report. From which of the following clients should the nurse collect data first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dyspnea in emphysema indicates respiratory distress, requiring immediate assessment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS). The client asks the nurse about the usual course of MS. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: MS involves acute episodes followed by remissions of varying duration, providing accurate information about its course.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a chest tube in place following a thoracotomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placing the drainage unit below the client's chest level can facilitate the drainage of air and fluid from the pleural space by gravity.