ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Proctored Exam

In the context of aging, which of the following is an expected physiological change in the respiratory system?

A patient is anxious about their upcoming surgery. How should the nurse apply Maslow's framework to prioritize their care?

A patient post knee arthroplasty is complaining of tingling in the surgical leg. What should be the nurse's first priority?

A pediatric patient is admitted with dehydration and irritability. How should the nurse prioritize their care using Maslow's Hierarchy?

Which intervention should the nurse prioritize for a client with a suspected influenza infection?

What safety issue associated with herbal remedies should the nurse prioritize when educating clients?

A patient recovering from surgery is showing early signs of hypoxia with occasional confusion and restlessness. What is the best nursing intervention?

During an asthma attack, what pathophysiological process leads to the wheezing sound?

When performing data collection for an aging patient with chronic respiratory symptoms, which finding would suggest impaired mucociliary function?

What is the primary focus of evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing?

What is the role of a postoperative nurse in managing pain without pharmacologic interventions?

During an initial postoperative assessment in the PACU, which factor should the nurse prioritize?

In the nursing process, evaluating the effectiveness of pain management interventions involves which of the following?

In providing care for a patient with viral pharyngitis, which nursing intervention would be least appropriate?

Which combination of medication classes would be most appropriate to manage a client's manifestations of sinusitis characterized by nasal congestion and headache due to inflammation?

What should the nurse anticipate after administering sodium polystyrene sulfonate to a patient with hyperkalemia?

What is the primary reason for implementing contact precautions for a patient with MRSA?

Which of the following is a benefit of using evidence-based practice in nursing?

Which diagnostic test provides the most definitive information about pulmonary function and gas exchange in patients with lower respiratory tract disorders?

Differentiate between tolerance and addiction in the context of pain management.

A patient requires 250 mL of D5W to be infused over 4 hours with a microdrip set that has a drop factor of 60 gtt/mL. What is the required drip rate in gtt/min?

Which nonpharmacological pain management technique can be effectively used for chronic pain?

What intervention is appropriate for a patient experiencing respiratory alkalosis?

A patient is 6 hours postoperative after abdominal surgery and complains of severe pain despite receiving prescribed pain medication. What should be the nurse's next course of action?

What dietary education should the nurse provide for a patient with hypocalcemia?