ATI LPN
ATI LPN adult medical surgical 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 rich source of plant-based protein, making them the best recommendation for a vegetarian client needing protein post-surgery.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Maintaining hip abduction prevents dislocation of the new hip joint, a critical consideration post-hip arthroplasty.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a right radical mastectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent the development of lymphedema?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using the left arm for blood samples avoids trauma to the right arm, reducing the risk of lymphedema after a right mastectomy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is transporting a client who has pneumonia and is on droplet precautions to radiology. Which of the following safety measures should the nurse take while transporting the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The client wearing a mask during transport prevents the spread of droplet pathogens, consistent with droplet precautions for pneumonia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to take a fecal occult blood test at home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ensuring the sample is free of urine prevents contamination, which could lead to inaccurate fecal occult blood test results.