ATI LPN
ATI PN medical surgical exam 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has iron-deficiency anemia. Which of the following should the nurse monitor for the clinical manifestation of cheilosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cheilosis, cracks at the mouth corners, is a sign of iron-deficiency anemia due to impaired tissue integrity.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about measures to control odor with a client who has a new colostomy. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend the client include in their diet?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Potatoes are less likely to cause strong odors compared to eggs, asparagus, or beans.
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 in a long-term care facility is reinforcing teaching about pain control with a client who has terminal cancer. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Around-the-clock analgesia maintains consistent pain control in terminal cancer.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is checking the skin of a client who has chronic venous insufficiency. Which of the following signs should the nurse identify as indicative of a venous stasis ulcer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Venous stasis ulcers are open sores with irregular borders due to chronic venous pooling.