ATI LPN
ATI PN medical surgical exam 2023 Questions
Question 1 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 2 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: A
Rationale: Albumin reflects protein status and nutritional adequacy, critical in AIDS-related anorexia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia following a stroke. The nurse should recommend a referral to which of the following members of the interdisciplinary team?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A speech therapist specializes in assessing and managing dysphagia post-stroke.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for a bronchoscopy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Frequent vital sign checks post-bronchoscopy monitor for complications like bleeding or respiratory distress.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who had a bronchoscopy 12 hours ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inspiratory stridor indicates airway obstruction, a critical post-bronchoscopy complication requiring immediate reporting.