ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What steps should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dependent position enhances blood flow for accurate glucose testing.
Extract:
Nurse’s Notes (0700hrs)
Diagnostic Results
Vital Signs
Laboratory Results
Intake and Output
The client is alert and oriented to person, place, and time.
The client reports mild discomfort in the abdominal area.
The client’s skin is warm and dry to touch.
The client’s surgical wound appears clean with no signs of infection.
The client’s bowel sounds are present in all four quadrants.
The client’s peripheral pulses are palpable and equal bilaterally.
The client’s respiratory effort appears unlabored.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a 68-year-old male client in the postoperative unit. The client underwent a major abdominal surgery. The nurse should anticipate a provider prescription for a certain medication. Please drag words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence: The nurse should anticipate a provider prescription for......... and.......
Correct Answer: C,G
Rationale: Postoperative stability (clean wound, normal bowel sounds) suggests fluid maintenance with 0.9% sodium chloride is appropriate, with no immediate need for other medications based on findings.
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Question 3 of 5
What findings should the nurse report?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Red streaks indicate infection post-appendectomy, requiring immediate reporting.
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Day 1, 1000
Day 1, 1100
Day 1, 1000 - Physical Exam
Day 1, 1030 - Diagnostic Results
• Blood pressure: 92/60 mm Hg
• Pulse: 106/min
• Temperature: 38.3 C (101F)
• Oxygen saturation: 95%
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is collecting data on the client. Which of the following findings require follow-up?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,F
Rationale: Blood pressure of 92/60 mm Hg (hypotension), elevated BUN, abdominal findings, and potassium levels require follow-up due to potential shock, renal dysfunction, or electrolyte imbalance, especially with fever and tachycardia.
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Question 5 of 5
Which of the following observations should the nurse report to the healthcare provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Facial edema post-bronchoscopy suggests an allergic reaction or complication, requiring immediate reporting.