ATI LPN
ATI LPN Medical Surgical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the client's medical record and notices a family history of malignant hyperthermia. In which of the following sections of the SBAR communication tool should the nurse include this information when completing handoff to the surgical team?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Background section includes relevant medical history, such as family history of malignant hyperthermia, critical for anesthesia planning.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting in providing care for a client who has obstructive shock. Which of the following diagnoses should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cardiac tamponade causes obstructive shock by compressing the heart, reducing cardiac output.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who requests pain medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing pain location first ensures appropriate treatment is selected.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about the use of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) to manage chronic pain. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: TENS is a home-use therapy, so hospitalization is not required, indicating a misunderstanding.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting in explaining the pathophysiology of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following statements by the nurse is accurate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: SIRS is driven by a cytokine storm, causing excessive inflammation and potential organ failure.