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ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Proctored Exam is a nursing-school practice exam with 98 questions. It is written for nursing students preparing for this course exam and for NCLEX-style review. Every question has its own page showing the full stem, all answer options, the correct answer, and a written rationale explaining why each option is right or wrong.
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Start Practice ExamWhat is a key nursing intervention to prevent postoperative atelectasis?
Which step should the nurse prioritize in assessing the integration of CAM therapies into a client's treatment plan?
Which nursing assessment finding would suggest that the patient's ineffective airway clearance has improved?
After performing an initial patient assessment, which finding would the nurse address first according to Maslow's Hierarchy?
How should a nurse evaluate for signs of postoperative wound dehiscence?
During the preoperative phase, what is the role of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in obtaining informed consent?
During a system downtime, a nurse is tasked with manually infusing 1000 mL of lactated Ringer's over 12 hours with an IV set that has a drop factor of 10 gtt/mL. How many drops per minute should be se
How can a nurse identify evidence-based practices suitable for implementation?
A post-op patient has a sudden decrease in SpO2 levels to 88%. What should be the nurse's first action?
A medication order requires the nurse to administer 1.5 g of a drug. The supply is 500 mg per capsule. How many capsules should the nurse administer using dimensional analysis?
Which intervention should a nurse take when a patient on antibiotic therapy develops diarrhea and is suspected of having C. diff?
Which postoperative intervention should a nurse prioritize for a patient who has undergone a cholecystectomy?
Which nursing intervention is most critical when administering antihistamines to a client with viral upper respiratory infection?
Which intervention should the nurse prioritize for a patient exhibiting a respiratory rate of 32 breaths per minute with shallow effort?
What is the most appropriate dietary advice for a patient with hypokalemia?
A nurse is planning care for a client with pharyngitis caused by a viral infection. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
An older adult patient reports shortness of breath with minimal exertion. Upon evaluation of their respiratory health, which age-related change in the respiratory system is most likely contributing to
A nurse needs to administer 600 mg of a medication. The available supply is 200 mg per tablet. Using dimensional analysis, how many tablets should the nurse administer?
A nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of mucolytics prescribed to a client with upper respiratory symptoms. Which assessment finding indicates positive outcomes?
What should a nurse include in the care plan for a patient scheduled for a bronchoscopy?
A nurse must assess which patient to treat first. Which patient aligns with the highest priority in Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
A nurse observes signs of hypoglycemia in a diabetic patient. Using Maslow's Hierarchy, which action should the nurse take first?
A patient taking St. John's Wort to manage depression should be educated about which crucial safety issue?
Which of the following diagnostic tests provides a definitive diagnosis of a pulmonary embolism?
A patient with asthma is wheezing and has a sudden drop in peak expiratory flow rate. What immediate action should the nurse take?