ATI LPN
ATI LPN adult medical surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about ostomy supplies with a client who has a new colostomy. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Emptying the pouch when 1/3 to 1/2 full prevents leakage and maintains skin integrity, a key aspect of ostomy care.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse at an urgent care clinic is contributing to the plan of care for a client following a near drowning while attempting to walk across a frozen pond. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Replacing wet clothing with warmed blankets prevents hypothermia, a critical risk after a near-drowning incident.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is premenopausal. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate regarding breast self-examinations?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using small, circular motions in a vertical pattern is the correct technique for breast self-examination, making this an appropriate statement.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client has a bladder infection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Changed mental status is a common sign of a bladder infection (UTI) in older adults, often presenting as confusion rather than typical urinary symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the results of a client's fecal occult blood screening test. Which of the following findings from the client's history should the nurse identify as potentially causing a false-positive result?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ibuprofen, an NSAID, can irritate the gastrointestinal tract and cause minor bleeding, potentially leading to a false-positive fecal occult blood test result.