ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 1.5
Rationale: Calculation: (15,000 units / 10,000 units/mL) = 1.5 mL, per dose requirement.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an assistive personnel (AP) about a client who has pertussis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An N95 mask is required for droplet precautions in pertussis to prevent transmission.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a total knee arthroplasty and using a continuous passive motion (CPM) device. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aligning the knee with the CPM frame joint optimizes motion and healing.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about strategies to prevent hypertension. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Limiting sodium to 2,000 mg/day helps prevent hypertension by reducing fluid retention.