ATI LPN
ATI LPN adult medical surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about ostomy care with a client who has a new colostomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse instruct the client to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A purplish stoma indicates potential ischemia or poor blood supply, requiring prompt reporting to the provider.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of an 18-year-old client who is at their provider's office for an annual physical. The client inquires about cancer examinations that they should have. Which of the following examinations should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Testicular self-examination is recommended for young males (e.g., 18-year-olds) to detect early signs of testicular cancer.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
Laboratory Results
Provider Prescriptions
Day 1, 1000:
The client reports mid abdominal pain. Client reports pain as 7 on a scale of 0 to 10. The client states, "I haven't had a bowel movement in 4 days." The client states, "I also have vomited once or twice."
Physical Exam:
General: uncomfortable, grimacing
HEENT: dry mucous membranes
Cardiovascular: S1, S2, no murmur
Respiratory: bilateral breath sounds clear
Gastrointestinal: tenderness to palpation, high-pitched bowel sounds
Skin: no jaundice noted
Social history: drinks 1 to 2 glasses of wine daily. Client reports no tobacco use.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of the client Complete the following sentence by using the list of options. The nurse should first plan to.... followed by.....
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: The nurse should first ensure the nasogastric tube is correctly placed to address vomiting and obstruction, followed by requesting an antiemetic to manage nausea.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who underwent a thyroidectomy 4 hr ago. Which of the following client findings indicates a complication of the procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tingling of the fingers suggests hypocalcemia due to parathyroid gland damage during thyroidectomy, a potential complication.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Maintaining hip abduction prevents dislocation of the new hip joint, a critical consideration post-hip arthroplasty.