ATI LPN
PN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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: D
Rationale: Blood-tinged sputum is normal post-bronchoscopy due to airway irritation, showing understanding. Clear liquids stop earlier, eating waits until gag reflex returns, and no radiation is involved.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is starting bowel training for the management of fecal incontinence. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assisting to the restroom 30 minutes after meals leverages the gastrocolic reflex to promote bowel regularity. Limiting activity, fluids, or fiber would hinder continence efforts.
Extract:
Diagnostic Results
Day 1:
X-ray of right leg: open spiral tibial shaft fracture
Question 3 of 5
For each finding, click to specify if the finding is consistent with acute compartment syndrome, infection, and/or fat embolism syndrome. Finding: Dyspnea
| Findings | Acute compartment syndrome | Infection | Fat embolism syndrome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyspnea | |||
| Tingling sensation to right foot | |||
| Increased pain at incision site | |||
| Swelling at incision site |
Correct Answer:
Rationale: Dyspnea is a hallmark of fat embolism syndrome due to pulmonary involvement.
Extract:
Question 4 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: C
Rationale: A cooling blanket lowers body temperature in malignant hyperthermia, a life-threatening condition. Meperidine, warm enemas, and oxygen alone don't address the hyperthermia directly.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has iron-deficiency anemia. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following foods has the highest iron content?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ground beef has the highest iron content (about 2.7 mg/3 oz) among these options, making it best for iron-deficiency anemia.