ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin 15,000 units every 12 hr subcutaneously to a client who weighs 80 kg. Available is 10,000 units/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer with each dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 1.5
Rationale: Calculation: (15,000 units / 10,000 units/mL) = 1.5 mL, per dose requirement.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a female client who is postmenopausal. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for the development of osteoporosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Long-term prednisone use increases osteoporosis risk by reducing bone density.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an older adult client about preventing osteoporosis. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vitamin D supplements enhance calcium absorption, strengthening bones to prevent osteoporosis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has right-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lower-extremity edema is a hallmark of right-sided heart failure due to venous congestion.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is taking metoprolol. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Metoprolol, a beta-blocker, reduces heart rate as its primary therapeutic effect.