ATI LPN
PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is 24 hr postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sitting in a straight-backed chair prevents flexion contractures and promotes healing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has psoriasis. Which of the following treatment options should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Phototherapy reduces inflammation and slows skin cell growth in psoriasis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is experiencing opioid toxicity. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypotension is a sign of opioid toxicity due to central nervous system depression affecting cardiac output.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a closed-chest tube drainage system. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Replacing a full drainage chamber ensures effective drainage, preventing complications.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following the placement of a colostomy. Which of the following findings indicates that the colostomy is functioning properly?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A pinkish-red stoma indicates healthy perfusion and proper colostomy function.