ATI LPN
PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has developed an infectious wound with foul-smelling drainage. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A private room with a bathroom minimizes infection spread.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing health promotion education at a community health fair. Which of the following statements by attendees indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Breast exams a week after menstruation avoid hormonal swelling, ensuring accuracy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to undergo an esophagogastroduodenoscopy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take in preparation for the procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Signed consent ensures the client understands the procedure's risks and benefits.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin 15,000 units every 12 hr subcutaneously to a client who weighs 80 kg. Available is 10,000 units/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer with each dose?
Correct Answer: 1.5 mL
Rationale: Calculation: (15,000 units / 10,000 units/mL) = 1.5 mL per dose.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in hospice care who is dying. The client's partner says to the nurse, 'I don't know how I will cope after he's gone.' Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acknowledging sadness validates the partner's grief, fostering emotional support.