ATI LPN
ATI PN medical surgical exam 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client about her current pain status. Which of the following Questions should the nurse ask to determine the quality of the client's pain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking 'What does your pain feel like?' directly assesses the quality (e.g., sharp, dull) of the pain, which is essential for a comprehensive pain assessment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who underwent a thyroidectomy four hours ago. Which of the following client findings indicates a complication of the procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tingling of the fingers suggests hypocalcemia from parathyroid gland damage, a serious complication.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with discharge teaching for a client who requires oropharyngeal suctioning at home. The nurse should ensure that which of the following equipment is available for use at home?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A Yankauer catheter is essential for effective oropharyngeal suctioning at home.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching with a client who is postoperative and adheres to a vegetarian diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend to the client as containing the highest amount of protein?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Black beans are a high-protein vegetarian food, essential for postoperative healing.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer enoxaparin 1.5 mg/kg subcutaneously to a client who weighs 175 lb. How many mg should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 119
Rationale: Client weight is 175 lb = 79.55 kg (175 ÷ 2.2). Dose = 1.5 mg/kg × 79.55 kg = 119.325 mg, rounded to 119 mg.