ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is working with a social worker and a physical therapist in preparing a discharge projection for a client who is postoperative. Which of the following steps of the nursing process is the nurse engaging in?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Preparing a discharge plan involves the planning step of the nursing process, coordinating resources and interventions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a total knee replacement. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Swelling at the surgical site may indicate infection or hematoma, requiring prompt reporting. Other findings are within normal limits.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about National Patient safety Goals (NPSGS). Which of the following goals should the nurse include? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: NPSGs include correct client identification (
A), preventing infections like CAUTIs (
C), and improving staff communication (
D). Health promotion and job satisfaction are not specific NPSG goals.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is taking furosemide and notes the client's potassium level is 3.0 mEq/L. Which of the following physiological responses should the nurse expect related to the client's hypokalemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypokalemia can disrupt the heart's electrical activity, leading to cardiac dysrhythmias. Hypoglycemia, hyperreflexia, and increased appetite are not typically associated with low potassium levels.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with a preoperative teaching plan for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Educational materials at an eighth-grade reading level ensure accessibility, and privacy fosters open communication. Starting with less important information or dimming lights is not recommended.