ATI LPN
ATI LPN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 II 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: C
Rationale: Six small meals reduce stomach distension and reflux, indicating client understanding of GERD management.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an assisted living facility is collecting data from an older adult client who fell in their room and hit their head on the dresser. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Difficulty staying awake suggests a possible concussion or serious head injury, requiring immediate attention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in skin traction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weights must hang freely to maintain effective traction and alignment of the affected limb.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who was admitted with an exacerbation of COPD. Which of the following should the nurse include in the client teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Small, frequent meals reduce breathing effort and fatigue in COPD, aiding nutritional intake.
Question 5 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: B
Rationale: A cooling blanket reduces the dangerously high body temperature characteristic of malignant hyperthermia.