ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled for a colonoscopy. The nurse should expect the client to receive which of the following types of anesthesia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Moderate sedation ensures comfort and relaxation during a colonoscopy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with end-stage liver cancer. Which statement by the patient indicates that the patient is in the denial phase of the grief process?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dismissing the prognosis as exaggerated indicates denial of the terminal diagnosis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled for a colonoscopy. The nurse should expect the client to receive which of the following types of anesthesia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Moderate sedation ensures comfort and relaxation during a colonoscopy.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who received a new diet prescription from the physician for nothing by mouth (NPO) except ice chips. Which actions would the nurse take to alleviate the effects of dehydration?
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: A: Dry mucous membranes indicate dehydration, a key observation. B: Oral care with moist swabs relieves dry mouth discomfort. C: Water sips violate NPO orders. D: Increasing IV fluids prevents dehydration.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a client who has recently been diagnosed with Clostridium difficile and is under contact precautions. What action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Removing the gown before gloves follows proper PPE doffing sequence to prevent C. difficile spread.