ATI LPN
ATI PN medical surgical exam 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about ostomy care with a client who has a new colostomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse instruct the client to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A purplish stoma indicates possible ischemia or poor blood supply, which requires immediate reporting to the provider.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has gastroesophageal reflux (GERD). Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Eating six small meals reduces stomach pressure and acid reflux, aligning with GERD management.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia following a stroke. The nurse should recommend a referral to which of the following members of the interdisciplinary team?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A speech therapist specializes in assessing and managing dysphagia post-stroke.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about lowering fat and cholesterol in the diet with a client who has atherosclerosis. Which of the following responses by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Limiting meat to 3 oz portions reduces fat and cholesterol, supporting atherosclerosis management.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who has the hepatitis A virus. Which of the following modes of transmission should the nurse identify as how the client acquired the virus?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hepatitis A is primarily transmitted via the fecal-to-oral route, often through contaminated food or water.