ATI LPN
ATI PN medical surgical exam 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a 30-year-old client who is concerned about cervical cancer. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Current guidelines recommend Pap and HPV testing every 5 years for women aged 30-65, assuming normal results.
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 starting in adolescence to detect testicular cancer early.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client following a tonsillectomy who is alert and has an SpO2 of 93% on room air. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Semi-Fowler position improves oxygenation and comfort post-tonsillectomy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who underwent a thyroidectomy four hours ago. Which of the following client findings indicates a complication of the procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tingling of the fingers suggests hypocalcemia from parathyroid gland damage, a serious complication.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has ovarian cancer and will receive chemotherapy through a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring for fever detects infection, a common PICC line complication.