ATI LPN
ATI PN medical surgical exam 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse regarding the use of personal protective equipment when performing respiratory suctioning for a client who has community-acquired pneumonia. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Limiting conversation is unnecessary and does not relate to PPE use, indicating a misunderstanding.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about ostomy care with a client who has a new colostomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse instruct the client to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A purplish stoma indicates possible ischemia or poor blood supply, which requires immediate reporting to the provider.
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 collecting data from a client about her current pain status. Which of the following Questions should the nurse ask to determine the quality of the client's pain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking 'What does your pain feel like?' directly assesses the quality (e.g., sharp, dull) of the pain, which is essential for a comprehensive pain assessment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about lowering fat and cholesterol in the diet with a client who has atherosclerosis. Which of the following responses by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Limiting meat to 3 oz portions reduces saturated fat and cholesterol intake, aiding atherosclerosis management.