ATI LPN
ATI PN medical surgical exam 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Current medications and the primary health problem are essential for ICU care planning; other details are not immediately necessary.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client who had abdominal surgery 6 weeks ago. Which of the following images indicates the client's wound is healing by primary intention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Primary intention healing occurs when wound edges are well-approximated, leading to minimal scarring.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client about her current pain status. Which of the following Questions should the nurse ask to determine the quality of the client's pain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking 'What does your pain feel like?' directly assesses the quality (e.g., sharp, dull) of the pain, which is essential for a comprehensive pain assessment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is taking enoxaparin. The client reports starting the use of dietary supplements. The nurse should report the use of which of the following supplements to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ginkgo biloba increases bleeding risk, which is significant with enoxaparin, an anticoagulant.