ATI LPN
ATI PN medical surgical exam 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer warfarin to a client who has chronic atrial fibrillation. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor prior to administering the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: INR monitors warfarin's anticoagulant effect, critical for dosing adjustments.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform a blood glucose test. After performing hand hygiene and donning gloves, in which order should the nurse perform the following actions to obtain a capillary blood sample?
Correct Answer: E,C,A,D,B
Rationale: The sequence is: cleanse (E), allow to dry (
C), pierce (
A), squeeze (
D), apply blood (
B) for accurate testing.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia following a stroke. When assisting the client at mealtime, which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Providing oral care before meals reduces the risk of aspiration and improves comfort for a client with dysphagia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an assisted living facility is collecting data from an older adult client who fell in their room and hit their head on the dresser. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The document does not list options, but a priority finding after a head injury would typically be a change in level of consciousness, indicating potential brain injury.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a 30-year-old client who is concerned about cervical cancer. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Current guidelines recommend Pap and HPV testing every 5 years for women aged 30-65, assuming normal results.