ATI LPN
PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 4
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has psoriasis. Which of the following treatment options should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Phototherapy reduces inflammation and slows skin cell growth in psoriasis.
Question 2 of 4
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who had an ischemic stroke. Which of the following observations by the nurse indicates a need for an occupational therapy referral?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fatigue during daily activities suggests functional deficits, warranting occupational therapy.
Question 3 of 4
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is being discharged following a prostatectomy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Showering, avoiding heavy lifting, and expecting blood in urine post-coughing promote healing and safety.
Question 4 of 4
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin 15,000 units every 12 hr subcutaneously to a client who weighs 80 kg. Available is 10,000 units/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer with each dose?
Correct Answer: 1.5 mL
Rationale: Calculation: (15,000 units / 10,000 units/mL) = 1.5 mL per dose.
Question 5 of 4
A nurse is preparing to administer ceftriaxone using the Z-track technique to a client who has gonorrhea. After the nurse performs hand hygiene and reconstitutes the medication, identify the sequence the nurse should use to administer the medication.
Order the Items
Source Container
Correct Answer: D,B,E,A,C
Rationale: The Z-track sequence ensures safe administration: cleanse, pull skin, insert needle, aspirate/inject, remove needle/release skin.