ATI LPN
ATI PN medical surgical exam 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of an 18-year-old client who is at their provider's office for an annual physical. The client inquires about cancer examinations that they should have. Which of the following examinations should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Testicular self-examination is recommended for young males starting in adolescence to detect testicular cancer early.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin 250 units/kg subcutaneously to a client who weighs 150 lb. The heparin is available in a prefilled syringe containing 10,000 units/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 1.7
Rationale: The client's weight is 150 lb, which is 68.18 kg (150 ÷ 2.2). Heparin dose = 250 units/kg × 68.18 kg = 17,045 units. Volume = 17,045 units ÷ 10,000 units/mL = 1.7045 mL, rounded to 1.7 mL.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about measures to control odor with a client who has a new colostomy. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend the client include in their diet?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Potatoes are less likely to cause strong odors compared to eggs, asparagus, or beans.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse at an urgent care clinic is contributing to the plan of care for a client following a near drowning while attempting to walk across a frozen pond. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Replacing wet clothing with warmed blankets is critical to prevent hypothermia after a near-drowning incident.
Question 5 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 requires the Z-track method to minimize skin irritation and staining.