ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical surgical 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetes mellitus about reducing the risk for a stroke. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Losing excess weight (
C) reduces stroke risk by improving cardiovascular health, indicating correct understanding.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has developed an infectious wound with foul-smelling drainage. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A private room (
D) isolates the infection and manages odor, making it the appropriate care plan action.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the partner of a client who has contact precautions in place for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Which of the following statements by the client's partner indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Washing hands upon leaving (
D) prevents MRSA spread, showing the partner understands contact precautions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who is scheduled for a liver biopsy. Which of the following values should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Platelets at 60,000/mm³ (
C) are below normal, increasing bleeding risk during a liver biopsy, necessitating provider notification.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has viral meningitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dimming lights (
D) alleviates photophobia, a common symptom in viral meningitis, improving client comfort.