ATI LPN
ATI PN medical surgical exam 2023 Questions
Extract:
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 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 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy tube. Upon data collection, the nurse observes the client is restless and hears crackles in the lungs. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Suctioning clears secretions causing crackles and restlessness, improving airway patency.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a client who has hemophilia and is bleeding from a small laceration on his arm. After applying a sterile dressing, which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Direct pressure is the next step to control bleeding in hemophilia, given the clotting deficiency.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is to receive a transfusion of packed RBCs. Which of the following solutions should the nurse obtain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 0.9% sodium chloride is the only compatible solution for RBC transfusion to prevent hemolysis.