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 caring for a client who has dysphagia following a stroke. When assisting the client at mealtime, which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Providing oral care before meals reduces the risk of aspiration and improves comfort for a client with dysphagia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is two days postoperative following abdominal surgery. The nurse auscultates hypoactive bowel sounds, and the client reports cramping abdominal pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Requesting NPO status prevents further irritation of the gut while hypoactive bowel sounds and pain are assessed.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to discontinue a client's intravenous infusion. Identify the sequence the nurse should follow to remove the IV catheter.
Correct Answer: C,A,B,D
Rationale: The correct sequence is: hand hygiene (
C), remove dressing/tape (
A), withdraw catheter (
B), apply pressure (
D) to ensure safety and prevent bleeding.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has ovarian cancer and will receive chemotherapy through a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring for fever detects infection, a common PICC line complication.