ATI LPN
ATI PN medical surgical exam 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a family history of cancer. Which of the following dietary instructions should the nurse include to help decrease the client's risk of cancer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Limiting red and processed meats reduces cancer risk, particularly colorectal cancer, per evidence-based guidelines.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client about her current pain status. Which of the following Questions should the nurse ask to determine the quality of the client's pain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking 'What does your pain feel like?' directly assesses the quality (e.g., sharp, dull) of the pain, which is essential for a comprehensive pain assessment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about dietary intake to promote wound healing. Which of the following vitamins should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vitamin C is crucial for collagen formation and wound healing.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has anemia and has a prescription for ferrous sulfate. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend that the client consume to increase the absorption of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vitamin C in raw oranges enhances iron absorption; the other foods do not have this effect.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has Graves' disease. Which of the following signs should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is experiencing exophthalmos?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exophthalmos, bulging eyes, is a hallmark of Graves' disease due to orbital tissue inflammation.