ATI LPN
ATI PN medical surgical exam 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client. The vital signs indicate abnormalities. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Notifying the provider ensures timely intervention for abnormal vital signs, which could indicate a serious issue.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has hypernatremia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend to include in the plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Restricting sodium intake helps correct hypernatremia by reducing serum sodium levels.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has gastroesophageal reflux (GERD). Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Eating six small meals reduces stomach pressure and acid reflux, aligning with GERD management.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching with a client who is postoperative and adheres to a vegetarian diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend to the client as containing the highest amount of protein?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Black beans are a high-protein vegetarian food, essential for postoperative healing.
Question 5 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.