ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical surgical 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who will undergo a colonoscopy the following week. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fasting except for water for 12 hours (
B) ensures a clear colon, essential for an effective colonoscopy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who has thrombocytopenia. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking for ecchymosis (
A) monitors bruising, a key concern in thrombocytopenia due to low platelets.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer subcutaneous enoxaparin. In which order should the nurse perform the following steps?
Order the Items
Source Container
Correct Answer: A, B, C, D, E
Rationale: The document lists A, B, C, D, E: ensuring the air bubble (
A), injecting (
B), checking allergies (
C), locating the site (
D), and pinching skin (E), though allergies are typically checked first.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's medical history to identify risk factors for osteoporosis. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings is a risk factor for developing osteoporosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Smoking cigarettes (
B) is a known risk factor for osteoporosis as it decreases bone density.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client following an upper gastrointestinal series using barium contrast. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increasing fluid intake (
D) helps flush barium from the system, preventing constipation.