ATI LPN
ATI LPN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer subcutaneous enoxaparin. In which order should the nurse perform the following steps?
Correct Answer: D,A,E,C,B
Rationale: Checking allergies first ensures safety, followed by site selection, air bubble check, injection, and administration.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following the placement of a colostomy. Which of the following findings indicates the colostomy is functioning properly?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Passing flatus indicates the colostomy is functioning by expelling gas, a sign of normal bowel activity.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse enters a client's room and sees smoke coming from the bathroom. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Activating the fire alarm first ensures rapid response and safety per the RACE protocol (Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish).
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who wants to lose 0.9 kg (2 lb) of body fat per week. The nurse knows that 0.45 kg (1 lb) of body fat is equal to 3,500 calories. The nurse should instruct the client to reduce his daily caloric intake by how many calories? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To lose 2 lb per week and knowing 1 lb equals 3,500 calories, the client needs a deficit of 2 × 3,500 = 7,000 calories per week. Divided by 7 days, this is approximately 1,000 calories per day.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new ileostomy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cutting the wafer 1/4 inch larger than the stoma ensures a proper fit without irritating the skin, showing understanding.