ATI LPN
ATI LPN adult medical surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is postoperative following an open reduction internal fixation of the right tibia.
Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
Diagnostic Results
Day 1:
Client brought to the emergency department (ED) following a fall that occurred while downhill skiing. Client states they fell when turning to avoid hitting another skier. Client reports feeling a severe, sudden pain of the right leg upon falling. Right leg was immobilized at the scene and the client transported to the ED.
Client states they were wearing a helmet while skiing. Client reports no headache or loss of consciousness.
Client reports pain as 10 on a scale of 0 to 10 to the right lower leg just below the knee and is unable to bear weight.
Right proximal tibia ecchymotic and swollen below the knee. Area is painful to touch. Open area noted on skin with bone visible. Right knee appears displaced. Left pedal pulses 3+, foot warm with intact movement and sensation. Right pedal pulses 1+, foot cool to palpation with minimal movement and reduced sensation.
Question 1 of 5
For each finding, click to specify if the finding is consistent with acute compartment syndrome, infection, and/or fat embolism syndrome. Each finding might support more than 1 disease process.
| Options | Acute compartment syndrome | Infection | Fat embolism syndrome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyspnea | |||
| Increased pain at incision site | |||
| Tingling sensation to right foot | |||
| Swelling at incision site |
Correct Answer: A (fat embolism syndrome), B (acute compartment syndrome, infection), C (acute compartment syndrome), D (acute compartment syndrome, infection)
Rationale: Dyspnea is typical of fat embolism; increased pain and swelling suggest compartment syndrome or infection; tingling indicates compartment syndrome.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client following a tonsillectomy who is alert and has an SpO2 of 93% on room air. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Placing the client in a semi-Fowler's position promotes airway clearance and comfort post-tonsillectomy, especially with an SpO2 of 93%.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who is scheduled for a liver biopsy. Which of the following values should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A platelet count of 60,000/mm3 is significantly below the normal range, increasing the risk of bleeding during a liver biopsy, and should be reported to the provider.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to take a fecal occult blood test at home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ensuring the sample is free of urine prevents contamination, which could lead to inaccurate fecal occult blood test results.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
Laboratory Results
Day 1, 1000:
The client reports mid abdominal pain. Client reports pain as 7 on a scale of 0 to 10. The client states, "I haven't had a bowel movement in 4 days." The client states, "I also have vomited once or twice."
Physical Exam:
General: uncomfortable, grimacing
HEENT: dry mucous membranes
Cardiovascular: S1, S2, no murmur
Respiratory: bilateral breath sounds clear
Gastrointestinal: tenderness to palpation, high-pitched bowel sounds
Skin: no jaundice noted
Social history: drinks 1 to 2 glasses of wine daily. Client reports no tobacco use.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assisting with the care of a client. For each finding, click to specify if the finding is consistent with small bowel obstruction or acute pancreatitis. Each finding may support more than 1 disease process.
| Options | Small bowel obstruction | Acute pancreatitis |
|---|---|---|
| Pain level | ||
| Social history | ||
| Skin findings | ||
| Lipase level | ||
| WBC count | ||
| Abdominal findings |
Correct Answer: A (small bowel obstruction, acute pancreatitis), B (acute pancreatitis), C (neither), D (acute pancreatitis), E (small bowel obstruction, acute pancreatitis), F (small bowel obstruction)
Rationale: Pain level and abdominal findings (tenderness, high-pitched bowel sounds) support small bowel obstruction and acute pancreatitis; social history (alcohol use) and lipase support pancreatitis; WBC count supports both; skin findings (no jaundice) support neither.