ATI LPN
PN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing first aid for a client who has a minor burn on one hand. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Blister integrity (
A), pain relief with ibuprofen (
C), and cool water (
D) are correct. Ice can worsen damage, and open air isn't recommended initially.
Question 2 of 5
A home health nurse is reinforcing teaching with an older adult client about safety precautions to take in the home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: White tape on stair edges improves visibility, reducing fall risk in older adults. Rugs and hidden cords are trip hazards, and furnace checks should be annual, not biennial.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer subcutaneous enoxaparin. In which order should the nurse perform the following steps?
Correct Answer: B,E,A,D,C
Rationale: The sequence is: Verify allergies (
B), check the air bubble (E), locate the site (
A), pinch and inject at 90° (
D), and inject slowly without aspirating (
C) per enoxaparin protocol.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility is providing care for a client who has Alzheimer's disease and is agitated. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Trazodone, if prescribed, can calm agitation in Alzheimer's safely. Ambulation may help but isn't immediate, isolation can worsen agitation, and restraints are a last resort.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility is providing care for a client who has Alzheimer's disease and is agitated. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prescribed trazodone addresses agitation pharmacologically. Other options are less effective or inappropriate for immediate management of agitation in Alzheimer's.