ATI LPN
ATI PN medical surgical exam 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Securing the catheter to the thigh prevents pulling and reduces infection risk.
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 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 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for a bronchoscopy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Frequent vital sign checks post-bronchoscopy monitor for complications like bleeding or respiratory distress.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about lowering fat and cholesterol in the diet with a client who has atherosclerosis. Which of the following responses by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Limiting meat to 3 oz portions reduces fat and cholesterol, supporting atherosclerosis management.