ATI LPN
ATI LPN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 II 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: B
Rationale: Closing the mouth when sneezing prevents pressure changes that could disrupt ear healing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who will undergo a colonoscopy the following week. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A clear liquid diet 1-3 days prior ensures a clean colon for the colonoscopy, a standard preparation step.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has Cushing's syndrome. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Easy bruising is a hallmark of Cushing's syndrome due to excess cortisol causing skin thinning and fragility.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has peritonitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Absent bowel sounds indicate paralytic ileus, a common finding in peritonitis due to inflammation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who is scheduled for a liver biopsy. Which of the following values should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A low platelet count (60,000/mm³) increases bleeding risk during a liver biopsy, requiring provider notification.