ATI LPN
ATI PN medical surgical exam 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching with a client who is postoperative and adheres to a vegetarian diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend to the client as containing the highest amount of protein?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Black beans are a high-protein vegetarian food, essential for postoperative healing.
Question 2 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 potentiates bleeding risk with enoxaparin, necessitating provider notification.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about measures to control odor with a client who has a new colostomy. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend the client include in their diet?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Potatoes are less likely to cause strong odors compared to eggs, asparagus, or beans.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a family history of cancer. Which of the following dietary instructions should the nurse include to help decrease the client's risk of cancer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Limiting red and processed meats reduces cancer risk, particularly colorectal cancer, per evidence-based guidelines.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer enoxaparin 1.5 mg/kg subcutaneously to a client who weighs 175 lb. How many mg should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 119
Rationale: Client weight is 175 lb = 79.55 kg (175 ÷ 2.2). Dose = 1.5 mg/kg × 79.55 kg = 119.325 mg, rounded to 119 mg.