ATI LPN
ATI PN medical surgical exam 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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: A
Rationale: Albumin reflects protein status and nutritional adequacy, critical in AIDS-related anorexia.
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 with a client who has a family history of cancer. Which of the following dietary instructions should the nurse include to help decrease the client's risk of cancer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Limiting red and processed meats reduces cancer risk, particularly colorectal cancer, per evidence-based guidelines.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse regarding the use of personal protective equipment when performing respiratory suctioning for a client who has community-acquired pneumonia. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Limiting conversation is unnecessary and does not relate to PPE use, indicating a misunderstanding.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client. The laboratory results indicate abnormalities. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Monitoring for dehydration is a proactive response to lab abnormalities that might indicate fluid imbalance.