ATI LPN
ATI LPN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a new permanent pacemaker. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using the opposite ear for cell phones minimizes interference with the pacemaker, showing understanding.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia following a stroke. The nurse should recommend a referral to which of the following members of the interdisciplinary team?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A speech therapist specializes in swallowing therapy, essential for managing dysphagia post-stroke.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer diphenhydramine 25 mg PO every 6 hr to an older adult client who has rhinitis. The amount available is diphenhydramine syrup 12.5 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 25 mg divided by 12.5 mg/5 mL = 10 mL, the correct dose based on the concentration.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client following an upper gastrointestinal series using barium contrast. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased fluid intake helps excrete barium and prevents constipation, a key post-procedure instruction.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse administered a dose of penicillin to a client 30 min ago. The client reports she has hives and is itching. Which of the following statements by the nurse is the highest priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Difficulty breathing is a life-threatening sign of anaphylaxis, making it the priority assessment.