ATI LPN
ATI LPN Medical Surgical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and a new prescription for aspirin 650 mg orally every 6 hr. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects of aspirin therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspirin's antiplatelet effect increases bleeding risk, requiring monitoring for signs like bruising or bloody stools.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and a new prescription for aspirin 650 mg orally every 6 hr. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects of aspirin therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspirin's antiplatelet effect increases bleeding risk, requiring monitoring for signs like bruising or bloody stools.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing preoperative teaching about pain management using a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) system with a client. Which of the following three statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Proactive PCA use, minimal overdose risk, and regular use for steady relief are key. Family members should not control the PCA, and additional medication is rarely needed.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer morphine 15 mg subcutaneously. The amount available is morphine injection 10 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 1.5
Rationale:
To calculate the volume: Volume (mL) = Dose (mg) / Concentration (mg/mL) = 15 mg / 10 mg/mL = 1.5 mL.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about the use of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) to manage chronic pain. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: TENS is a home-use therapy, so hospitalization is not required, indicating a misunderstanding.