ATI LPN
ATI PN medical surgical exam 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a group of newly licensed nurses about medication administration. The nurse should include that which of the following medications is administered using the Z-track method?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Iron dextran is given via the Z-track method to prevent skin staining and irritation.
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
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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 reinforcing teaching with a client who is to begin taking lansoprazole. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diarrhea is a potential side effect of lansoprazole, and reporting it ensures timely management.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has iron-deficiency anemia. Which of the following should the nurse monitor for the clinical manifestation of cheilosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cheilosis, cracks at the mouth corners, is a sign of iron-deficiency anemia due to impaired tissue integrity.
Question 5 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.