ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is prioritizing care for four clients following change-of-shift report. Which of the following clients should the nurse attend to first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Decreased consciousness post-head injury indicates potential deterioration, requiring immediate assessment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who will be wearing a Holter monitor for the next $24 \mathrm{~hr}$. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Recording activities helps correlate symptoms with cardiac events on the Holter monitor.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke and is experiencing dysphagia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when assisting the client to eat?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tilting the head forward facilitates safe swallowing in clients with dysphagia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with planning care for a client who has a decreased appetite following a surgical procedure. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Small, frequent meals stimulate appetite and improve nutrition in postoperative clients.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with planning care for a client who was admitted for reports of severe coughing, night sweats, and blood in the sputum. Which of the following precautions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A negative-pressure room is required for airborne precautions, as these symptoms suggest tuberculosis.