ATI LPN
ATI PN medical surgical exam 2023 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with discharge teaching for a client who requires oropharyngeal suctioning at home. The nurse should ensure that which of the following equipment is available for use at home?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A Yankauer catheter is essential for effective oropharyngeal suctioning at home.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform a blood glucose test. After performing hand hygiene and donning gloves, in which order should the nurse perform the following actions to obtain a capillary blood sample?
Order the Items
Source Container
Correct Answer: E,C,A,D,B
Rationale: The sequence is: cleanse (E), allow to dry (
C), pierce (
A), squeeze (
D), apply blood (
B) for accurate testing.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has anorexia related to AIDS. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor to confirm the client's nutritional intake is adequate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Albumin reflects nutritional status and protein intake, key in managing AIDS-related anorexia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is two days postoperative following abdominal surgery. The nurse auscultates hypoactive bowel sounds, and the client reports cramping abdominal pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Requesting NPO status prevents further irritation of the gut while hypoactive bowel sounds and pain are assessed.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about lowering fat and cholesterol in the diet with a client who has atherosclerosis. Which of the following responses by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Limiting meat to 3 oz portions reduces fat and cholesterol, supporting atherosclerosis management.