ATI PN ADULT MED SURG PROCTORED EXAM
2025 ACTUAL EXAM. COMPLETE TEST BANK
120 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) | GRADED A+
The LPN/LVN reinforces teaching for the client about warfarin for pulmonary embolism,
including side effects and expected length of therapy. Which statement by the client indicates
the teaching is effective?
- CORRECT ANS>> 4.) "Wearing supportive hose will decrease my chances of having another
pulmonary embolus."
The LPN/LVN cares for a client who is scheduled for a thoracentesis. The LPN/LVN recalls
which is the correct client position for the procedure?
- CORRECT ANS>> 2.) Client sits on the side of the bed and leans upper torso over the bedside
table with head resting on folded arms
A client receives heparin. The LPN/LVN recalls which is a possible adverse reaction to this
medication?
- CORRECT ANS>> 1.) Anaphylaxis
The LPN/LVN reinforces teaching of the client about continuous home oxygen therapy. Which
statement by the client indicates to the LPN/LVN that further teaching is necessary?
- CORRECT ANS>> 4.) "If my spouse smokes at the other end of the room from where I am,
that will not be a problem with my oxygen."
The client was diagnosed with lung cancer with at least one area of metastasis three weeks
ago. The client was given six months to live. The client is very angry and lashes out verbally at
the LPN/LVN during the office visit. Which approach should the LPN/LVN take?
- CORRECT ANS>> 4.) Use therapeutic communication techniques, and do not attempt to
confront the client about angry feelings
The LPN/LVN cares for the client receiving therapy via a nonrebreathing mask. The LPN/LVN
recalls that a fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) of 0.8 is equal to what percentage of oxygen
(O2) delivery?
- CORRECT ANS>> 3.) 80%
,The LPN/LVN cares for the client who experiences orthopnea. The LPN/LVN recalls that which
is the correct definition of orthopnea?
- CORRECT ANS>> 3.) Difficulty breathing in a supine position
The LPN/LVN assists in the care for a client diagnosed with a pneumothorax. The client's
baseline oxygen (O2) saturation level is 80%, and the client's baseline respiratory rate is 26
breaths/minute. After a chest tube is placed, which information indicates to the LPN/LVN an
improvement in the client's condition?
ANSWER-3.) An O2 saturation of 92%
The client is scheduled for pulmonary function testing. Which statement by the client
indicates to the LPN/LVN that further teaching is necessary?
- CORRECT ANS>> 1.) "I can eat a meal within an hour and a half before the test is scheduled."
The LPN/LVN cares for the 84-year-old client in the extended care facility who is diagnosed
with acute bronchitis. The LPN/LVN emphasized the importance of thorough hand washing
for which reason?
- CORRECT ANS>> 1.) Acute bronchitis is generally caused by a virus. It is especially important
in an extended care setting that the virus does not spread. Hand washing is one method to
prevent spreading
The LPN/LVN cares for the client who was exposed to active tuberculosis (TB) three months
ago. The medication isoniazid has been prescribed for prophylaxis. Which statement by the
client indicates correct understanding about this medication?
- CORRECT ANS>> 1.) "I will continue to take this medication for at least 6-9 months."
The LPN/LVN recalls that which is an organism that may cause community-acquired
pneumonia in a client?
- CORRECT ANS>> 4.) Streptococcus pneumoniae
In preparing an answer to a client's question, "At the hospital they told me that chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was really a lot of different diseases. Does that mean I
have more than one disease?" The LPN/LVN recalls that which disorder is classified as part of
COPD?
- CORRECT ANS>> 1.) Emphysema
The health fair participant asks the LPN/LVN, "How does getting older change my ability to
breathe?" Which is the correct response, based on the LPN/LVN's knowledge?
, - CORRECT ANS>> 4.) "There is a loss of lung elasticity."
After the intravenous (IV) antibiotic finishes and while the LPN/LVN regulates the primary IV,
a client with hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) says, "I'm really having a hard time getting
my breath. I feel like I am about to smother." The LPN/LVN takes which action?
- CORRECT ANS>> 3.) Raises the head of the bed and calls over the intercom to page the RN to
the room stat
A client says these to LPN/LVN, "My asthma has been so bad that I have been using my
albuterol inhaler more than I should." What will the LPN/LVN expect to observe?
- CORRECT ANS>> 1.) Hand tremors
The LPN/LVN cares for a client diagnosed with right closed pneumothorax. What will the
LPN/LVN expect to observe? (Select all that apply.)
- CORRECT ANS>> 2.) Chest pain with inspiration
3.) Unequal chest expansion
5.) Decreased breath sounds in right lung
The LPN/LVN reinforces instructions about pursed lip breathing. Which observation indicates
understanding of the instructions?
- CORRECT ANS>> 3.) The client exhales against partially closed lips
The LPN/LVN assists with the care of a client who had a bronchoscopy 2 hours ago. What is a
priority observation for the LPN/LVN to make?
- CORRECT ANS>> 3.) Gag reflex
The LPN/LVN obtains a sputum specimen. What actions should the LPN/LVN take to obtain
the specimen? (Select all that apply)
- CORRECT ANS>> 2.) Instruct the client to avoid brushing teeth prior to test
Collect the specimen early in the morning
Use a sterile container to collect the specimen
What is the best description of Cheyne-Stokes respirations?
- CORRECT ANS>> Increasing and decreasing depth of respiration with periods of apnea
The LPN/LVN cares for a client diagnosed with deep venous thrombosis. What will the
LPN/LVN expect to observe if pulmonary embolism occurs? (Select all that apply)
- CORRECT ANS>> 1.) Sudden onset shortness of breath
Hemoptysis
2025 ACTUAL EXAM. COMPLETE TEST BANK
120 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) | GRADED A+
The LPN/LVN reinforces teaching for the client about warfarin for pulmonary embolism,
including side effects and expected length of therapy. Which statement by the client indicates
the teaching is effective?
- CORRECT ANS>> 4.) "Wearing supportive hose will decrease my chances of having another
pulmonary embolus."
The LPN/LVN cares for a client who is scheduled for a thoracentesis. The LPN/LVN recalls
which is the correct client position for the procedure?
- CORRECT ANS>> 2.) Client sits on the side of the bed and leans upper torso over the bedside
table with head resting on folded arms
A client receives heparin. The LPN/LVN recalls which is a possible adverse reaction to this
medication?
- CORRECT ANS>> 1.) Anaphylaxis
The LPN/LVN reinforces teaching of the client about continuous home oxygen therapy. Which
statement by the client indicates to the LPN/LVN that further teaching is necessary?
- CORRECT ANS>> 4.) "If my spouse smokes at the other end of the room from where I am,
that will not be a problem with my oxygen."
The client was diagnosed with lung cancer with at least one area of metastasis three weeks
ago. The client was given six months to live. The client is very angry and lashes out verbally at
the LPN/LVN during the office visit. Which approach should the LPN/LVN take?
- CORRECT ANS>> 4.) Use therapeutic communication techniques, and do not attempt to
confront the client about angry feelings
The LPN/LVN cares for the client receiving therapy via a nonrebreathing mask. The LPN/LVN
recalls that a fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) of 0.8 is equal to what percentage of oxygen
(O2) delivery?
- CORRECT ANS>> 3.) 80%
,The LPN/LVN cares for the client who experiences orthopnea. The LPN/LVN recalls that which
is the correct definition of orthopnea?
- CORRECT ANS>> 3.) Difficulty breathing in a supine position
The LPN/LVN assists in the care for a client diagnosed with a pneumothorax. The client's
baseline oxygen (O2) saturation level is 80%, and the client's baseline respiratory rate is 26
breaths/minute. After a chest tube is placed, which information indicates to the LPN/LVN an
improvement in the client's condition?
ANSWER-3.) An O2 saturation of 92%
The client is scheduled for pulmonary function testing. Which statement by the client
indicates to the LPN/LVN that further teaching is necessary?
- CORRECT ANS>> 1.) "I can eat a meal within an hour and a half before the test is scheduled."
The LPN/LVN cares for the 84-year-old client in the extended care facility who is diagnosed
with acute bronchitis. The LPN/LVN emphasized the importance of thorough hand washing
for which reason?
- CORRECT ANS>> 1.) Acute bronchitis is generally caused by a virus. It is especially important
in an extended care setting that the virus does not spread. Hand washing is one method to
prevent spreading
The LPN/LVN cares for the client who was exposed to active tuberculosis (TB) three months
ago. The medication isoniazid has been prescribed for prophylaxis. Which statement by the
client indicates correct understanding about this medication?
- CORRECT ANS>> 1.) "I will continue to take this medication for at least 6-9 months."
The LPN/LVN recalls that which is an organism that may cause community-acquired
pneumonia in a client?
- CORRECT ANS>> 4.) Streptococcus pneumoniae
In preparing an answer to a client's question, "At the hospital they told me that chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was really a lot of different diseases. Does that mean I
have more than one disease?" The LPN/LVN recalls that which disorder is classified as part of
COPD?
- CORRECT ANS>> 1.) Emphysema
The health fair participant asks the LPN/LVN, "How does getting older change my ability to
breathe?" Which is the correct response, based on the LPN/LVN's knowledge?
, - CORRECT ANS>> 4.) "There is a loss of lung elasticity."
After the intravenous (IV) antibiotic finishes and while the LPN/LVN regulates the primary IV,
a client with hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) says, "I'm really having a hard time getting
my breath. I feel like I am about to smother." The LPN/LVN takes which action?
- CORRECT ANS>> 3.) Raises the head of the bed and calls over the intercom to page the RN to
the room stat
A client says these to LPN/LVN, "My asthma has been so bad that I have been using my
albuterol inhaler more than I should." What will the LPN/LVN expect to observe?
- CORRECT ANS>> 1.) Hand tremors
The LPN/LVN cares for a client diagnosed with right closed pneumothorax. What will the
LPN/LVN expect to observe? (Select all that apply.)
- CORRECT ANS>> 2.) Chest pain with inspiration
3.) Unequal chest expansion
5.) Decreased breath sounds in right lung
The LPN/LVN reinforces instructions about pursed lip breathing. Which observation indicates
understanding of the instructions?
- CORRECT ANS>> 3.) The client exhales against partially closed lips
The LPN/LVN assists with the care of a client who had a bronchoscopy 2 hours ago. What is a
priority observation for the LPN/LVN to make?
- CORRECT ANS>> 3.) Gag reflex
The LPN/LVN obtains a sputum specimen. What actions should the LPN/LVN take to obtain
the specimen? (Select all that apply)
- CORRECT ANS>> 2.) Instruct the client to avoid brushing teeth prior to test
Collect the specimen early in the morning
Use a sterile container to collect the specimen
What is the best description of Cheyne-Stokes respirations?
- CORRECT ANS>> Increasing and decreasing depth of respiration with periods of apnea
The LPN/LVN cares for a client diagnosed with deep venous thrombosis. What will the
LPN/LVN expect to observe if pulmonary embolism occurs? (Select all that apply)
- CORRECT ANS>> 1.) Sudden onset shortness of breath
Hemoptysis
