ATI LPN
ATI LPN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 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: B
Rationale: A cooling blanket reduces the dangerously high body temperature characteristic of malignant hyperthermia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a seizure disorder. Which of the following supplies should the nurse have at the client's bedside at all times?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Suction equipment clears secretions during a seizure, preventing airway obstruction, a critical safety measure.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who has diabetes mellitus and a glucose level of 384 mg/dL (74 to 106 mg/dL). Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of metabolic acidosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased respiratory rate (Kussmaul breathing) compensates for metabolic acidosis in hyperglycemia.