ATI LPN
ATI LPN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting admission history data from a client who is in a semi-private room. Which of the following data is the priority for the nurse to address?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Recent TB exposure is a priority due to infection risk, requiring immediate isolation and evaluation.
Question 2 of 5
An occupational health nurse is interpreting the results of a tuberculin skin test for a group of clients who received the test 48 hr ago. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as having a positive test result?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An induration of 15 mm indicates a positive TB test, suggesting exposure or infection.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is obtaining a sterile urine specimen from a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter. Identify the sequence the nurse should follow.
Correct Answer: E,B,D,C,A
Rationale: The correct sequence ensures sterility and accuracy: clamp to collect urine, clean the port, aspirate, transfer, and document.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who wants to lose 0.9 kg (2 lb) of body fat per week. The nurse knows that 0.45 kg (1 lb) of body fat is equal to 3,500 calories. The nurse should instruct the client to reduce his daily caloric intake by how many calories? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To lose 2 lb per week and knowing 1 lb equals 3,500 calories, the client needs a deficit of 2 × 3,500 = 7,000 calories per week. Divided by 7 days, this is approximately 1,000 calories per day.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weighing before and after tracks fluid removal, a key aspect of peritoneal dialysis monitoring.