ATI LPN
ATI LPN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is evaluating a client's acceptance of having a new ileostomy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates acceptance?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Attending a support group indicates proactive acceptance and coping with the ileostomy, reflecting adjustment to the change.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings indicates hyperglycemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Kussmaul respirations indicate metabolic acidosis, a complication of hyperglycemia in diabetes.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer diphenhydramine 25 mg PO every 6 hr to an older adult client who has rhinitis. The amount available is diphenhydramine syrup 12.5 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 25 mg divided by 12.5 mg/5 mL = 10 mL, the correct dose based on the concentration.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a grade 2 ankle sprain. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wrapping with an elastic bandage provides compression to reduce swelling, showing understanding of sprain care.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the partner of a client who has contact precautions in place for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Which of the following statements should the partner make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hand washing after leaving prevents MRSA spread, aligning with contact precaution protocols.