ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled to have a colonoscopy. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Moderate sedation is typically used during a colonoscopy for client comfort.
Extract:
Medical History.
Vital Signs
Nurses' Notes
Cerebrovascular accident 2 years ago Coronary artery disease
Hypertension
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the client's medical record. After reviewing the medical record, which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? For each potential provider's prescription, click to specify if the potential prescription is anticipated, nonessential, or contraindicated for the client.
| Options | Anticipated | Non-essential | Contraindicated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assist the client to the bathroom. | |||
| Initiate seizure precautions. | |||
| Record GCS every $15 \mathrm{~min}$ for the first $4 \mathrm{hr}$. | |||
| Elevate the head of the bed | |||
| Keep the client's head in midline position | |||
| Encourage the client to cough | |||
| Decrease oxygen to $1.5 \mathrm{~L} / \mathrm{min}$ via nasal cannula |
Correct Answer: A: Anticipated, B: Non-essential, C: Non-essential, D: Anticipated, E: Anticipated, F: Non-essential, G: Contraindicated
Rationale: A, D, E are anticipated to support mobility, reduce ICP, and maintain alignment post-CVA; G is contraindicated without specific oxygen needs assessed.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke and is experiencing dysphagia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when assisting the client to eat?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tilting the head forward facilitates safe swallowing in clients with dysphagia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has COPD and reports shortness of breath and little appetite. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Limiting fluid intake during meals reduces stomach distension, easing breathing in COPD clients.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has a halo vest after experiencing a cervical fracture 8 hr ago. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend including in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using the halo ring to reposition maintains cervical stability post-fracture.