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 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 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled to undergo a bronchoscopy. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blood-tinged sputum is expected post-bronchoscopy due to minor airway irritation, showing understanding.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform tracheostomy care for a client. In which order should the nurse take the following steps?
Correct Answer: C,B,D,A
Rationale: Ensuring communication first maintains client comfort, followed by dressing removal, cleaning, and applying new ties.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting a provider with a client who is to undergo a thoracentesis. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sitting upright leaning forward maximizes lung expansion and fluid access for thoracentesis.