ATI PN Med-Surg 2023 Proctored Exam Prep: 180 Questions, Answers & Rationales for NGN Success

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ATI PN Med-Surg 2023 Proctored Exam Prep: 180
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Questions, Answers & Rationales for NGN Success
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ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Proctored Exam with NGN
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1. A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a
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hip arthroplasty. The client is exhibiting hypotension, tachycardia, and
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tachypnea. The nurse should recognize that these findings indicate
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which of the following complications?
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A) Wound infection
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B) Thrombophlebitis
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C) Pulmonary embolism
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D) Paralytic ileus
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☑ ☑ Correct Answer--: C) Pulmonary embolism
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Rationale: Manifestations of a pulmonary embolism include hypotension,
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tachycardia, and tachypnea. A wound infection typically presents with fever
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and inflammation. Thrombophlebitis involves inflammation of a blood
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vessel. Paralytic ileus is characterized by absence of bowel peristalsis .
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2. A nurse is caring for a client who has an area indicating potential
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breakdown over the sacrum. Which of the following actions should the
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A) Apply a dry gauze dressing
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B) Massage the area with lotion
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C) Place a donut-shaped cushion under the sacrum
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D) Minimize the time the head of the bed is elevated
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☑ ☑ Correct Answer--: D) Minimize the time the head of the
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bed is elevated
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Rationale: Minimizing the time the head of the bed is elevated reduces
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pressure on the sacral area. Gauze dressings are not used for stage 1
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