ATI LPN
ATI LPN adult medical surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is taking enoxaparin. The client reports starting the use of dietary supplements. The nurse should report the use of which of the following supplements to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ginkgo biloba can increase the risk of bleeding when taken with enoxaparin, an anticoagulant, and should be reported to the provider.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who reports excessive thirst, fever, and periods of confusion. The nurse suspects the client is experiencing heat exhaustion. Which of the following electrolyte imbalances should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Heat exhaustion can lead to excessive sweating and dehydration, causing hypernatremia (elevated sodium levels) due to water loss.
Question 3 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: The client's weight is 175 lb = 79.5 kg (175 ÷ 2.2). Dose = 1.5 mg/kg × 79.5 kg = 119.25 mg, rounded to 119 mg.
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 rich source of plant-based protein, making them the best recommendation for a vegetarian client needing protein post-surgery.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Maintaining hip abduction prevents dislocation of the new hip joint, a critical consideration post-hip arthroplasty.