ATI LPN
PN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a grade 2 ankle sprain. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wrapping with an elastic bandage provides compression to reduce swelling in a grade 2 sprain. Heat increases swelling, full weight-bearing is premature, and dangling worsens edema.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about breast self-examinations. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asymmetry in breast size is normal; exams should be monthly, post-period, and dimpling is a concern.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse who is caring for a client who has AIDS. The nurse should instruct the newly licensed nurse to clean spills of the client's blood with a solution of water and which of the following cleaning agents?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: AIDS, caused by HIV, requires strict infection control due to bloodborne transmission risk. Option C, bleach (typically a 1:10 dilution with water), is correct CDC guidelines recommend it for disinfecting HIV-contaminated surfaces, as it effectively inactivates the virus by denaturing proteins. Option A, isopropyl alcohol, disinfects but isn't the standard for blood spills; it evaporates quickly, potentially leaving viable pathogens. Option B, hydrogen peroxide, oxidizes but lacks evidence as a primary bloodborne pathogen disinfectant compared to bleach. Option D, chlorhexidine, excels for skin antisepsis, not environmental surfaces or blood cleanup. Bleach's broad-spectrum efficacy, affordability, and alignment with universal precautions make it the gold standard. Teaching this ensures the new nurse protects themselves and others, adhering to OSHA and hospital protocols, while reinforcing the importance of proper dilution (e.g., 1 part bleach to 9 parts water) for safety and effectiveness.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is obtaining a sterile urine specimen from a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter. Identify the sequence the nurse should follow.
Correct Answer: B,A,C,E,D
Rationale: Sequence: Clamp tubing (
B) to collect urine, wipe port (
A), aspirate with syringe (
C), transfer to container (E), and document (
D) for a sterile specimen.
Question 5 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 expected in Cushing's syndrome due to excess cortisol thinning the skin and weakening blood vessels. Jaundice, rigidity, and weight loss are not typical.