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 viral meningitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dim lighting reduces photophobia, a common symptom of viral meningitis, improving client comfort.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetes mellitus about reducing the risk for a stroke. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Losing excess weight reduces stroke risk by improving cardiovascular health, showing client understanding.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who had a long arm cast applied 2 hr ago. Which of the following findings of the affected extremity should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increased pain may signal compartment syndrome, a medical emergency requiring immediate reporting.
Question 4 of 5
An occupational health nurse is interpreting the results of a tuberculin skin test for a group of clients who received the test 48 hr ago. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as having a positive test result?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An induration of 15 mm indicates a positive TB test, suggesting exposure or infection.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about breast self-examinations. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asymmetry in breast size is normal, indicating the client understands typical breast variations during self-examination teaching.