ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 7 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse has been assigned to provide care for four clients on the day shift. After hearing the 1500 hand-off report, which client does the nurse prioritize to see first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachycardia and restlessness post-liver biopsy suggest possible internal bleeding, a life-threatening complication requiring immediate assessment. Pain, diarrhea, and minor drainage are less urgent.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is suspected to have active laryngeal tuberculosis (TB). Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take to safely care for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A private room with a negative pressure ventilation system is essential for airborne precautions to prevent the spread of TB, ensuring airborne particles do not escape to other areas.
Question 3 of 5
The client diagnosed with acute diverticulitis is complaining of severe abdominal pain. On assessment, the nurse finds a hard, rigid abdomen and a temperature of 102 F. Which of the following is the highest priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A rigid abdomen and fever suggest perforation and peritonitis, a medical emergency requiring immediate provider notification for intervention. Antipyretics, enemas, and monitoring are secondary.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the client's medical record and notes a diagnosis of Hirschsprung's Disease. Which of the following correlates to this illness?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hirschsprung's disease involves absent ganglion cells in the intestine, impairing peristalsis and causing obstruction. Other options describe volvulus, strictures, or intussusception.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing clients in a health clinic for risk factors for contracting hepatitis. Which of the following clients is at risk for developing hepatitis C?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hepatitis C is bloodborne and can be transmitted through contaminated needles, such as those used in tattooing if proper sterilization is not followed. Child care settings and raw shellfish are associated with hepatitis A, while travel to underdeveloped countries increases risk for hepatitis A and E, not C.