ATI LPN
ATI PN medical surgical exam 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has Graves' disease. Which of the following signs should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is experiencing exophthalmos?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exophthalmos, bulging eyes, is a hallmark of Graves' disease due to orbital tissue inflammation.
Question 2 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?
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.
Question 3 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 is a key indicator of nutritional status, especially in AIDS-related anorexia.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about testicular self-examination with a young adult client. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A warm bath relaxes the scrotum, making testicular self-examination easier and more effective.