ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has peripheral arterial disease. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Walking improves circulation in peripheral arterial disease, enhancing blood flow.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has hypertension and a new prescription for propranolol. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication for taking propranolol?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Propranolol, a beta-blocker, is contraindicated in asthma due to the risk of bronchospasm.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has COPD and reports shortness of breath and little appetite. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Limiting fluid intake during meals reduces stomach distension, easing breathing in COPD clients.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has hypernatremia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend to include in the plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Restricting sodium intake corrects hypernatremia by reducing serum sodium levels.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a female client who is postmenopausal. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for the development of osteoporosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Long-term prednisone use increases osteoporosis risk by reducing bone density.