ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for a sigmoidoscopy. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The knee-chest position allows optimal visualization of the sigmoid colon during the procedure.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about colorectal cancer. Which of the following risk factors should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ulcerative colitis increases colorectal cancer risk due to chronic inflammation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking diltiazem sustained-release tablets for hypertension. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sustained-release tablets must be swallowed whole to ensure proper drug release and effectiveness.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 8 hr postoperative following abdominal surgery. The client's blood pressure is 94/56 mm Hg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increasing the IV flow rate stabilizes blood pressure by addressing potential fluid loss.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for alendronate for the treatment of osteoporosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sitting upright prevents esophageal irritation, a common side effect of alendronate.