ATI LPN
ATI LPN Medical Surgical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Signs of Salicylate toxicity include all of the following except:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hepatotoxicity is not typical of salicylate toxicity, which commonly causes GI bleeding, confusion, and tinnitus.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who requests pain medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing pain location first ensures appropriate treatment is selected.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing infection control practices for hand hygiene with a group of unit nurses. Which of the following information should the nurse reinforce in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Changing gloves between tasks prevents cross-contamination on the same client.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is newly-admitted and has angina. The client asks the nurse, 'Why am I taking nitroglycerin?' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nitroglycerin dilates coronary arteries, increasing blood flow and oxygen to the heart, relieving angina symptoms.