ATI LPN
ATI PN medical surgical exam 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative. For which of the following findings should the nurse suspect the client is experiencing a deep-vein thrombosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Warmth is a classic sign of deep-vein thrombosis due to inflammation and impaired blood flow; the other options are less specific.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia following a stroke. When assisting the client at mealtime, which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Providing oral care before meals reduces the risk of aspiration and improves comfort for a client with dysphagia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about ostomy supplies with a client who has a new colostomy. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cutting the skin barrier 1/4 inch larger than the stoma ensures a proper fit without irritating the skin; other options are incorrect care practices.
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.