ATI LPN
ATI LPN adult medical surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer warfarin to a client who has chronic atrial fibrillation. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor prior to administering the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: INR (International Normalized Ratio) is monitored for warfarin therapy to assess clotting time and ensure therapeutic anticoagulation levels.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a newly placed colostomy. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse the client has accepted their new altered body image?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Participating in ostomy care demonstrates acceptance and adaptation to the altered body image.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is taking enoxaparin. The client reports starting the use of dietary supplements. The nurse should report the use of which of the following supplements to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ginkgo biloba can increase the risk of bleeding when taken with enoxaparin, an anticoagulant, and should be reported to the provider.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
Diagnostic Results
Day 1:
Client brought to the emergency department (ED) following a fall that occurred while downhill skiing. Client states they fell when turning to avoid hitting another skier. Client reports feeling a severe, sudden pain of the right leg upon falling. Right leg was immobilized at the scene and the client transported to the ED.
Client states they were wearing a helmet while skiing. Client reports no headache or loss of consciousness.
Client reports pain as 10 on a scale of 0 to 10 to the right lower leg just below the knee and is unable to bear weight.
Right proximal tibia ecchymotic and swollen below the knee. Area is painful to touch. Open area noted on skin with bone visible. Right knee appears displaced. Left pedal pulses 3+, foot warm with intact movement and sensation. Right pedal pulses 1+, foot cool to palpation with minimal movement and reduced.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who The first action the nurse should take is to followed by. is postoperative following an open reduction internal fixation of the right tibia. Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options. The first action the nurse should take is to..... followed by.....
Correct Answer: A,F
Rationale: Assessing neurovascular status first identifies complications like compartment syndrome, followed by notifying the provider for urgent intervention.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is premenopausal. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate regarding breast self-examinations?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using small, circular motions in a vertical pattern is the correct technique for breast self-examination, making this an appropriate statement.