ATI LPN
ATI PN medical surgical exam 2023 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to discontinue a client's intravenous infusion. Identify the sequence the nurse should follow to remove the IV catheter.
Order the Items
Source Container
Correct Answer: C,A,B,D
Rationale: The correct sequence is: hand hygiene (
C), remove dressing/tape (
A), withdraw catheter (
B), apply pressure (
D) to ensure safety and prevent bleeding.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has anemia and has a prescription for ferrous sulfate. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend that the client consume to increase the absorption of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vitamin C in raw oranges enhances iron absorption; the other foods do not have this effect.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about dietary intake to promote wound healing. Which of the following vitamins should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vitamin C is crucial for collagen formation and wound healing.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has Graves' disease. Which of the following signs should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is experiencing exophthalmos?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exophthalmos, bulging eyes, is a hallmark of Graves' disease due to orbital tissue inflammation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has herpes simplex virus type 2. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Herpes simplex virus type 2 can recur during stress due to immune system changes; the other statements are incorrect as the virus can still spread with treatment or without visible lesions.