ATI LPN
ATI PN medical surgical exam 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has gastroesophageal reflux (GERD). Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Eating six small meals reduces stomach pressure and acid reflux, aligning with GERD management.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is two days postoperative following abdominal surgery. The nurse auscultates hypoactive bowel sounds, and the client reports cramping abdominal pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Requesting NPO status prevents further irritation of the gut while hypoactive bowel sounds and pain are assessed.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility is reinforcing teaching about pain control with a client who has terminal cancer. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Around-the-clock analgesia maintains consistent pain control in terminal cancer.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to begin taking lansoprazole. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diarrhea is a potential side effect of lansoprazole, and reporting it ensures timely management.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting a provider with a thoracentesis for a client who is experiencing respiratory distress. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A chest x-ray post-thoracentesis is standard to check for complications like pneumothorax.