ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical surgical 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is postoperative following a tympanoplasty. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Closing the mouth when sneezing (
D) prevents pressure changes that could disrupt ear healing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a postoperative client who has developed malignant hyperthermia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applying a cooling blanket (
A) is the correct action to reduce the dangerously elevated temperature in malignant hyperthermia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has viral meningitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dimming lights (
D) alleviates photophobia, a common symptom in viral meningitis, improving client comfort.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse administered a dose of penicillin to a client 30 minutes ago. The client reports she has hives and is itching. Which of the following statements by the nurse is the highest priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking about breathing difficulty (
C) is the priority to assess for anaphylaxis, a life-threatening reaction.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has developed an infectious wound with foul-smelling drainage. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A private room (
D) isolates the infection and manages odor, making it the appropriate care plan action.