ATI LPN
ATI LPN adult medical surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about breast self-examinations. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: It is normal for one breast to be slightly larger than the other, and this statement reflects an understanding of breast self-examination teaching.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the transfer of a client from a medical-surgical unit to an intensive care unit following a change in status. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the transfer documentation?
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Medications, primary problem, and dressing schedules are critical for continuity of care in the ICU; family visits and old vital signs are less relevant.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has AIDS and has malnutrition. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A high-calorie diet addresses malnutrition in AIDS clients, supporting nutritional needs and immune function.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetes mellitus about reducing the risk for a stroke. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Losing excess weight reduces risk factors such as hypertension and diabetes complications, which are linked to stroke risk, indicating understanding of the teaching.