ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is delegating tasks for an assistive personnel (AP) to perform for a client who is 1-day postoperative following cardiac surgery. Which of the following tasks should the nurse perform herself?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Removing the sternal dressing requires a nurse's expertise to assess the surgical site for complications, which is beyond an AP's scope. Shower assistance, ambulation, and vital sign measurement can be delegated.
Question 2 of 5
A charge nurse is discussing evidence-based practice (EBP) with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following information should the nurse include when discussing the hierarchy of evidence?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Level I evidence, including systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and randomized controlled trials, is the highest level of evidence for EBP. Qualitative studies, textbook evidence, and meta-analyses are not correctly categorized as described in the other options.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and recently developed drooping facial features. When contacting the provider, which of the following statements should the nurse include as part of the background component of the SBAR communication tool?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The background component includes the client's medical history, such as hypertension, relevant to the current issue.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for surgical repair of a femur fracture and has a prescription for lorazepam preoperatively. Which of the following statements made by the client should indicate to the nurse that the medication has been effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Feeling sleepy indicates lorazepam's effectiveness in reducing preoperative anxiety. Dry mouth, numbness, and decreased appetite are not direct indicators.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about how to prevent the onset of manifestations of Raynaud's phenomenon. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client needs further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Keeping the house at a cool temperature can trigger Raynaud's symptoms; a warm environment is recommended, indicating a need for further teaching.