ATI LPN
PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following laboratory findings indicates the client has maintained control of his blood glucose levels for the past 3 months?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: HbA1c of 6.5% indicates good glycemic control over the past 2-3 months.
Question 2 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: D
Rationale: Low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) increases bleeding risk during a liver biopsy, requiring provider notification.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from a client who is 1 month postoperative following an ileostomy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the client is in the acceptance stage of grieving?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Purchasing a stoma cap shows adaptation and acceptance of the ileostomy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is to receive a transfusion of packed red blood cells (PRBCs). Which of the following solutions should be administered with PRBCs?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride) is compatible with PRBCs, preventing hemolysis or clotting.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving radiation therapy to treat throat cancer and reports a change in the taste of food. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Artificial saliva moistens the mouth, improving taste altered by radiation.