ATI LPN
ATI PN medical surgical exam 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for dressing change and hygiene measures. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure proper infection control?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hand washing before touching the sterile field is a fundamental infection control measure.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who requires contact precautions. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Keeping a dedicated stethoscope at the bedside prevents the spread of pathogens associated with contact precautions.
Question 3 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 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 reinforcing bladder management instructions with a client who has urinary incontinence. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Scheduled voiding helps manage incontinence by training the bladder.