ATI LPN
ATI LPN Medical Surgical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is measuring the vital signs of a client he suspects has hypovolemic shock. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypovolemic shock causes low BP and high pulse rate as the body compensates for reduced blood volume.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a newly licensed nurse about anesthesia. The nurse should include that an epidural is an example of which of the following types of anesthesia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An epidural blocks sensation in a specific body region, characteristic of regional anesthesia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning to monitor a client for dehydration following several episodes of vomiting and an increase in the client's temperature. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is dehydrated?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevated urine specific gravity indicates concentrated urine, a sign of dehydration.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with preoperative teaching for a client. Which of the following outcomes should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preoperative teaching is aimed at reducing anxiety by informing the patient about what to expect during and after surgery. This helps to reduce fear and stress, which can contribute to better postoperative outcomes.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is returning to the medical-surgical unit following a procedure that required spinal anesthesia. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse the client is experiencing a complication related to the anesthesia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A headache, particularly a post-dural puncture headache, can be a complication of spinal anesthesia caused by a leak of cerebrospinal fluid at the puncture site.