ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Proctored Exam

A client with RSV is experiencing thick mucus and signs of airway obstruction. What medication class should the nurse anticipate administering?

How should a nurse integrate evidence-based practice (EBP) when using SBAR to communicate a potential medication error?

Which of the following best describes the difference between complementary and alternative modalities?

During an assessment, a nurse finds decreased breath sounds in a patient. What condition might this suggest?

A nurse is planning care for a patient with emphysema. Which of the following is a primary focus?

In patients with COPD, retaining CO2 can lead to respiratory acidosis. What ABG result is indicative of such a condition?

Which barrier often prevents effective pain management in elderly populations?

Which system of health care is most closely associated with the development of modalities such as acupuncture and herbal medicine?

Which physiological process is the basic understanding of pain response primarily focused on?

How should a licensed practical nurse address a patient's interest in using therapeutic touch for pain management?

A nurse needs to administer 500 mL of 0.9% normal saline over 8 hours using a manual IV set with a drip factor of 20 gtt/mL. How many gtt/min should be set for this infusion?

A patient diagnosed with emphysema is experiencing increased shortness of breath and hypoxemia. What nursing intervention would most effectively address impaired gas exchange?

A client with laryngitis related to influenza is experiencing difficulty speaking and persistent cough. What nursing advice should be given?

What is the primary nursing intervention for a patient exhibiting signs of acute respiratory distress and suspected impaired gas exchange?

A nurse is assessing a client receiving codeine for a persistent cough caused by upper respiratory infection. Which finding would require the nurse to intervene?

A patient with bronchitis is on an antibiotic regimen. Which sign indicates the treatment's effectiveness?

How can the nurse apply Maslow's Hierarchy when assessing a patient admitted with severe burns?

Which of the following is a key strategy to break the chain of infection at the 'portal of entry' stage?

A patient with sepsis shows signs of declining blood pressure and increased heart rate. Which action should the nurse prioritize?

What therapeutic measure is often prescribed to reduce airway inflammation in a patient with chronic asthma?

What action should the nurse take first when a patient on furosemide reports muscle weakness?

A client taking decongestants for sinusitis reports rebound congestion after prolonged use. What action should the nurse recommend?

Which modality is classified as a mind-body therapy in complementary medicine?

Which patient is at the greatest risk for developing fluid volume excess?

What differentiates neuropathic pain from nociceptive pain?