ATI LPN
ATI LPN Level 3 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An emergency department nurse is collecting information from a client who has stable vital signs when their other client begins to report chest pain. Which of the following should be the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ask another nurse to assess the client who reports chest pain. The priority is to ensure that the client reporting chest pain is assessed immediately. Delegating this task to another nurse allows prompt care for the client with potential cardiac issues while ensuring that the first client continues to receive care.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client scheduled for coronary artery bypass grafting who reports he is no longer certain he wants to have the procedure. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bypass surgery must be very frightening for you. This response uses a therapeutic communication technique by acknowledging the client's emotions and opening the conversation for further exploration of their concerns.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has infective endocarditis. The nurse should recognize which of the following findings is the priority to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dyspnea is the priority because it can indicate heart failure or a pulmonary embolism, both of which are serious complications of infective endocarditis. This requires immediate attention and reporting.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who requires bed rest and has developed thrombophlebitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect when examining the client's leg?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Edema is a common finding with thrombophlebitis due to venous inflammation and obstruction of blood flow, which leads to fluid accumulation in the affected limb.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a 9-year-old child who has acute rheumatic fever. When obtaining the client's history, it is appropriate for the nurse to ask the parent which of the following questions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Has your son had a sore throat recently? Rheumatic fever commonly follows a streptococcal throat infection, so asking about a recent sore throat is relevant and important for diagnosis.