ATI LPN
ATI LPN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the results of a client's fecal occult blood screening test. Which of the following findings from the client's history should the nurse identify as potentially causing a false-positive result?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ibuprofen can cause gastrointestinal irritation or bleeding, leading to a false-positive fecal occult blood test result.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is obtaining a sterile urine specimen from a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter. Identify the sequence the nurse should follow.
Correct Answer: E,B,D,C,A
Rationale: The correct sequence ensures sterility and accuracy: clamp to collect urine, clean the port, aspirate, transfer, and document.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has gastroesophageal reflux (GERD). Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Six small meals reduce stomach distension and reflux, indicating client understanding of GERD management.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB). The client asks the nurse why she needs to take four different antituberculosis medications. Which of the following replies should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Multiple drugs prevent TB resistance, a critical factor due to the organism's ability to mutate.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform a blood glucose test. After performing hand hygiene and donning gloves, in which order should the nurse perform the following actions to obtain a capillary blood sample?
Correct Answer: D,B,E,A,C
Rationale: Cleansing, drying, piercing, squeezing, and applying blood ensures an accurate, uncontaminated sample.