ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer diphenhydramine 25 mg PO every 6 hr to an older adult client who has rhinitis. The amount available is diphenhydramine syrup 12.5 mg / 5 mL. How many mL 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: 10
Rationale: Calculation: (25 mg / 12.5 mg) x 5 mL = 10 mL, as per the dosage requirement.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions with a client who is taking oral iron supplementation for anemia. Which of the following statements by the client demonstrates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased fiber prevents constipation, a common side effect of iron supplementation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for a sigmoidoscopy. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The knee-chest position allows optimal visualization of the sigmoid colon during the procedure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving treatment for cancer and is experiencing stomatitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to help manage the condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cold items soothe the oral mucosa and reduce discomfort in stomatitis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has angina. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sudden jaw pain can be a symptom of a heart attack, requiring immediate emergency response, indicating proper understanding.