ATI LPN
PN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 support balance and safety, key for CVA clients with ADL challenges. Other options are impractical or unsafe.
Question 2 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?
Order the Items
Source Container
Correct Answer: D,A,B,C,E
Rationale: The order is: Cleanse with antiseptic (
D), allow to dry (
A), pierce (
B), squeeze for blood (
C), and apply to strip (E) for an accurate, sterile sample.
Question 3 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?
Order the Items
Source Container
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale:
Steps are: Cleanse (
A), dry (
B), pierce (
C), squeeze (
D), and apply (E), ensuring a clean and accurate glucose reading.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform a sterile dressing change for a client who has a stage III pressure ulcer. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Offering pain medication beforehand reduces discomfort during the dressing change for a stage III ulcer. Supplies should be prepared just before, sterile gloves are used after removal, and alcohol isn't used on open wounds.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer diphenhydramine 25 mg PO every 6 hr. to an older adult client who has rhinitis. The amount available is diphenhydramine syrup 12.5 mg/5 mL How many mL 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: 10
Rationale: Calculation: (25 mg / 12.5 mg) × 5 mL = 10 mL. This delivers the prescribed dose accurately.