ATI LPN
ATI PN medical surgical exam 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has had severe diarrhea for the past days and is now beginning solid foods. Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Applesauce is gentle on the stomach and helps firm up stools, making it suitable for a client recovering from diarrhea.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who requires contact precautions. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Keeping a dedicated stethoscope at the bedside prevents the spread of pathogens associated with contact precautions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of an 18-year-old client who is at their provider's office for an annual physical. The client inquires about cancer examinations that they should have. Which of the following examinations should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Testicular self-examination is recommended for young males starting in adolescence to detect testicular cancer early.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 6 hr postoperative following a bowel resection. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Excessive sleepiness could indicate a neurological complication or oversedation, making it the priority to report.