ATI LPN
PN ATI Learning System Medical Surgical Final Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to change the bed linens of a client who has AIDS and is incontinent of stool. Which of the following personal protective equipment (PPE) should the nurse don prior to providing client care?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Wearing a gown, gloves, mask, and goggles protects against exposure to body fluids.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a history of tonic-clonic seizures and is scheduled for a standard electroencephalogram (EEG). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shampooing hair removes oils that could interfere with EEG electrode function.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is to have his chest tube removed. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Auscultating the lungs after removal can help assess the respiratory status and detect any signs of pneumothorax, such as diminished or absent breath sounds.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an urgent care clinic is collecting data from a client who sustained a fall. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of a skull fracture?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clear fluid from the nares indicates a cerebrospinal fluid leak, a sign of a skull fracture.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has thrombophlebitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend for the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Compression stockings improve blood flow and reduce swelling, pain, and clot formation.