ATI LPN
PN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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: D
Rationale: Smoking is a known risk factor for osteoporosis as it reduces bone density. Age 45 isn't a strong risk unless postmenopausal, exercise helps, and NSAIDs aren't a direct risk.
Question 2 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 steps
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Smoking increases osteoporosis risk by decreasing bone mass. The other options do not directly contribute to osteoporosis development.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for sublingual nitroglycerin for unstable angina. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the instructions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking a second dose after 5 minutes for unrelieved pain is standard protocol for nitroglycerin, which is taken sublingually, not swallowed, and stored at room temperature, refilled every 6 months.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking enoxaparin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using an electric razor reduces bleeding risk with enoxaparin, an anticoagulant. Ibuprofen increases bleeding, stool softeners may be needed, and massaging injection sites is contraindicated.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia following a stroke. The nurse should recommend a referral to which of the following members of the interdisciplinary team?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A speech therapist addresses dysphagia by assessing swallowing and recommending strategies, critical after a stroke. Other therapists focus on different rehabilitation aspects.