ATI LPN
ATI LPN Medical Surgical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to help prevent an incisional infection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hand hygiene before dressing changes minimizes pathogen introduction, preventing infection.
Question 3 of 5
All of the following increase endorphin levels except
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Morphine mimics endorphins but does not increase their production, unlike the other activities.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing a young adult client who has a hearing impairment for surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Keeping hearing aids in supports communication and reduces anxiety during preoperative preparations.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse and a newly licensed nurse are providing care for a client who has distributive shock. How should the nurse explain the pathophysiology of distributive shock to the newly licensed nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Distributive shock involves systemic vasodilation, reducing vascular resistance and tissue perfusion.