ATI LPN
ATI PN adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who has osteoarthritis. The client reports knee stiffness upon ambulation. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying moist heat helps relax muscles and increase circulation, reducing stiffness before ambulation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client regarding the application of antiembolic stockings. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reapplying stockings before getting out of bed ensures they prevent DVT during immobility.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin 15,000 units every 12 hr subcutaneously to a client who weighs 80 kg, Available is 10,000 units/mL How many mL should the nurse administer with each dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 1.5
Rationale: Calculation: 15,000 units ÷ 10,000 units/mL = 1.5 mL per dose.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who is scheduled for a liver biopsy. Which of the following values should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A low platelet count (60,000/mm) increases bleeding risk during a liver biopsy, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a peripheral IV infusion and notes that the client's arm is edematous, cool, and tender at the catheter insertion site. Which of the following complications of IV therapy should the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Infiltration causes edema and coolness due to IV fluid leaking into surrounding tissue.