ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to obtain a postprandial blood glucose level from a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A dependent position enhances blood flow for an accurate sample.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has Parkinson's disease. The client displays difficulty using utensils while eating at mealtime. For which of the following interdisciplinary team members should the nurse recommend a referral?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An occupational therapist helps with adaptive techniques for daily activities like eating.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy. When providing tracheostomy care, which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Suctioning the tracheostomy tube first clears the airway, ensuring effective oxygenation and subsequent care steps.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching for a client who had a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) and requires assistance to perform their ADLs. Which of the following statements should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Grab bars enhance safety and independence for a client with balance issues post-CVA.