ATI LPN
PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing skin care teaching with a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Sunscreen, gentle drying, and lotion prevent lupus flare-ups and skin damage; astringents irritate skin.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following an appendectomy. Which of the following information should the nurse include when documenting in the electronic medical record?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Specific wound description (dry, no redness) provides objective data.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who is 1 day postoperative following an abdominal hysterectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevated creatinine (2.3 mg/dL) suggests renal dysfunction, requiring provider notification.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for alendronate for the treatment of osteoporosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Staying upright prevents esophageal irritation from alendronate.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who had an ischemic stroke. Which of the following observations by the nurse indicates a need for an occupational therapy referral?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fatigue during daily activities suggests functional deficits, warranting occupational therapy.