ATI LPN
ATI LPN Medical Surgical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing a young adult client who has a hearing impairment for surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Keeping hearing aids in supports communication and reduces anxiety during preoperative preparations.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for several clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which of the following client care situations requires the nurse to complete an incident report?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Missing personal property, like dentures, requires an incident report to document and address the loss.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse withdraws morphine 2 mg from a vial that contains 4 mg/mL to inject IM for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take for wasting the excess medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A second nurse should witness the disposal of excess controlled substances like morphine to ensure compliance and prevent diversion.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting in providing care for a client who has obstructive shock. Which of the following diagnoses should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cardiac tamponade causes obstructive shock by compressing the heart, reducing cardiac output.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client during the immediate postoperative period following thoracic surgery. When administering an opioid analgesic for pain, the nurse should explain that the medication should have which of the following effects?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Opioids reduce pain, thereby alleviating anxiety and improving postoperative comfort.