ATI LPN
ATI PN medical surgical exam 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility is reinforcing teaching about pain control with a client who has terminal cancer. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Around-the-clock analgesia maintains consistent pain control in terminal cancer.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to undergo a bone marrow aspiration. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Holding pressure post-procedure prevents bleeding at the aspiration site, a standard part of the process.
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: A
Rationale: Albumin is a key indicator of nutritional status, especially in AIDS-related anorexia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Securing the catheter to the thigh prevents pulling and reduces infection risk.
Question 5 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.