ATI LPN
ATI PN medical surgical exam 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who requires contact precautions. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Keeping a dedicated stethoscope at the bedside prevents the spread of pathogens associated with contact precautions.
Question 2 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 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: B
Rationale: Albumin reflects nutritional status and protein intake, key in managing AIDS-related anorexia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the transfer of a client from a medical-surgical unit to an intensive care unit following a change in status. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the transfer documentation? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Current medications and the primary health problem are essential for ICU care planning; other details are not immediately necessary.
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.