ATI LPN
PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the results of a client's fecal occult blood screening test. Which of the following findings from the client's history should the nurse identify as potentially causing a false-positive result?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ibuprofen can irritate the gastrointestinal mucosa, causing minor bleeding that may lead to a false-positive result.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the preparation of a client who is scheduled for a paracentesis. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client during the procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Leaning forward facilitates fluid drainage during paracentesis by shifting abdominal organs upward.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an urgent care facility is collecting data from a client who was stung by a wasp. Which of the following findings indicates the client is experiencing anaphylaxis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Difficulty swallowing signals airway swelling, a hallmark of anaphylaxis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who had an ischemic stroke. Which of the following observations by the nurse indicates a need for an occupational therapy referral?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fatigue during daily activities suggests functional deficits, warranting occupational therapy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia and is experiencing confusion. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Holiday decorations provide familiar cues, reducing disorientation in dementia.