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: B
Rationale: Albumin reflects nutritional status and protein intake, key in managing AIDS-related anorexia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client who had abdominal surgery 6 weeks ago. Which of the following images indicates the client's wound is healing by primary intention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Primary intention healing occurs when wound edges are well-approximated, leading to minimal scarring.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who has the hepatitis A virus. Which of the following modes of transmission should the nurse identify as how the client acquired the virus?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hepatitis A is primarily transmitted via the fecal-to-oral route, often through contaminated food or water.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform a blood glucose test. After performing hand hygiene and donning gloves, in which order should the nurse perform the following actions to obtain a capillary blood sample?
Order the Items
Source Container
Correct Answer: E,C,A,D,B
Rationale: The sequence is: cleanse (E), allow to dry (
C), pierce (
A), squeeze (
D), apply blood (
B) for accurate testing.