ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Nurse’s Notes at 0800hrs
Physical Examination Results
Vital Signs at 0800hrs
Provider’s Prescriptions
Diagnostic Results at 0800hrs
The client appears uncomfortable and restless. He is guarding his abdomen, which is distended and tympanic to percussion. His skin is warm and dry to touch, with no signs of jaundice. He continues to deny any tobacco use and admits to drinking 1 to 2 glasses of wine daily.
A nurse is caring for a 52-year-old male client in the emergency department. It’s now 0800hrs. The client reports worsening mid- abdominal pain, rating it as 8 on a scale of 0 to 10. He states, “I haven’t had a bowel movement in 5 days now.” He also mentions that he has vomited twice since the last assessment.
Question 1 of 5
For each finding, specify if the finding is consistent with small bowel obstruction or acute pancreatitis. Each finding may support more than one disease process.
| Options | Small Bowel Obstruction | Acute Pancreatitis |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal Pain | ||
| No Bowel Movement for 5 days | ||
| Vomiting | ||
| Abdominal Distention | ||
| Increased Heart Rate | ||
| Elevated Temperature | ||
| Distention with fluid and gas in the small bowel (CT Scan) |
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Abdominal pain is consistent with both small bowel obstruction (due to blockage) and acute pancreatitis (due to inflammation). However, the constellation of findings (no bowel movement, vomiting, distention) leans toward small bowel obstruction, confirmed by CT scan findings.
Extract:
Medical History
Vital Signs
Laboratory Findings
The client reports a 24-hour history of fever, chills, weakness, and feeling really bad. The client’s extremities follow simple commands. There is warmth and edema. The client reports pain when the arm is touched. Thrill and bruit are present. Radial pulses are palpable. The client reports no numbness and tingling to the right hand.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the client's findings. The client is at the highest risk for developing..... due to........
Correct Answer: A,G
Rationale: Fever, chills, weakness, and warmth/edema at the AVF site indicate a high risk for sepsis due to infection, a common complication of vascular access sites.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
How many mL should the nurse administer with each dose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 15,000 units / 10,000 units/mL = 1.5 mL, calculated for heparin administration.
Question 4 of 5
What responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: One testicle removal preserves erectile function, addressing the patient's concern accurately.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alendronate requires sitting upright for 30-60 minutes to prevent esophageal irritation, a standard instruction.