ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical surgical 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about high-potassium foods with a client. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A medium potato (
D) has significantly higher potassium (about 900 mg) compared to cabbage, apple, or watermelon, making it the correct choice for high-potassium teaching.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the results of a client's fecal occult blood screening test. Which of the following findings from the client's history should the nurse identify as potentially causing a false-positive result?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ibuprofen (
C) can irritate the GI tract, potentially causing a false-positive fecal occult blood test result.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for an older adult client who has a new prescription for transdermal clonidine. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Advising about dry mouth (
D) is correct as it's a common side effect of clonidine, preparing the client for management.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has iron-deficiency anemia. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following foods has the highest iron content?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ground beef (
B) has the highest iron content (about 2.7 mg/3 oz) among the options, suitable for anemia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has influenza. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A surgical mask during transport (
D) prevents droplet spread of influenza, an appropriate intervention.