ATI LPN
ATI LPN Medical Surgical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
All of the following increase endorphin levels except
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Morphine mimics endorphins but does not increase their production, unlike the other activities.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is returning to the medical-surgical unit following a procedure that required spinal anesthesia. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse the client is experiencing a complication related to the anesthesia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A headache, particularly a post-dural puncture headache, can be a complication of spinal anesthesia caused by a leak of cerebrospinal fluid at the puncture site.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is measuring the vital signs of a client he suspects has hypovolemic shock. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypovolemic shock causes low BP and high pulse rate as the body compensates for reduced blood volume.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to help prevent an incisional infection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hand hygiene before dressing changes minimizes pathogen introduction, preventing infection.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing a young adult client who has a hearing impairment for surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Keeping hearing aids in supports communication and reduces anxiety during preoperative preparations.